BMW R 12 745 (1935 - 1938) Description & History: BMW introduced the R 12 in 1935, the first motorcycle with hydraulically damped telescopic front forks. At 745-cc and a weight of 408 lbs, the R 12 achieves 20bhp at 3400rpm and can reach a top speed of 75 mph.
BMW R 12 745 1935 - 1938 Full Specifications:Brand: BMW, Model: R, Type: R 12 1935, Name Year: R 12 745 1935 - 1938, Engine Type: Four-stroke two-cylinder flat-twin, Displacement: 745 cm3, Bore Xstroke: 3.07x3.07 in OR 78.0x78.0 mm, Compression: 5.2:1, Horsepower: 13(18)/3400 KW(hp)/RPM, Torque: -, Fuel System: Carburetor, Gearbox: 4 gears, Clutch: Double discs, dry, Primary Drive: -, Final Drive: -, Frame: Twin-loop pressed steel frame, Front Suspension: Telescopic fork, Rear Suspension: Rigid, Front Brake: Drum brakes, Ø 200 mm, Rear Brake: Drum brakes, Ø 200 mm, Length: 82.67 in OR 2100 mm, Width: 35.43 in OR 900 mm, Seat Height: -, Wellbase: 54.33 in OR 1380 mm, Ground Clearance: -, Weight: 407 lbs OR 185 kg, Fuel Capacity: 3.69 gallons OR 3.69 L, Tyres Front: -, Tyres Rear: -.