presentation of the R25/2 1953
The BMW R25 Series 2 was a medium-displacement motorcycle, equipped with a single-cylinder engine of almost 250 cm3. The R25/2 sold very well, with almost 40,000 units sold. The next series did even better, selling 47,700 units. It could exceed 100 km/h and cost 1,990 DeutschMarks at the time.
Key facts BMW R25/2 (1953) : What you need to know before you buy
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Performance
- Max speed : 105 km/h (65.20 mph)
- Average fuel consumption : 2.90 liters/100km (0.81 mpg)
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Estimated range
: 414 km (257 miles)
Calculated range until tank is empty, not verified.
Specifications BMW R25/2 1953
- Chassis
- Frame : double tubular steel cradle
- Fuel capacity : 12 liters (3.17 US gallons)
- Length : 2,020 mm (79.53 in)
- Width : 790 mm (31.10 in)
- Min height : 730 mm (28.74 in)
- Wheelbase : 1,335 mm (52.56 in)
- Weight when fully loaded : 142 kg (313 lb)
- Front axle
- Telescopic fork Ø nc
- drum brakes Ø 160 mm (6.3 in)
- Front tire : 3 / 25 - 19 → Order this type of tire
- Transmission
- 4 stage gearbox , manual
- Secondary cardan shaft
- Rear axle
- sliding
- drum brakes Ø 160 mm (6.3 in)
- Rear tire : 3 / 25 - 19 → Order this type of tire
- Motor
- single-cylinder , 4 strokes
- Carburettor Ø 22 mm
- Cooling system : by air
- 2 valves per cylinder
- 247 cc
- 12 ch (11.80 hp) to 5,800 rpm
- Power-to-weight ratio : approximately 11.1 kg/ch
- Compression : 6.5 : 1
- Practical information
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FAQ Your frequently asked questions about the R25/2 1953
- What is the power of the R25/2?
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The R25/2 1953 develops a power of 12 ch (11.80 hp)
- What is the maximum speed of the R25/2?
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The R25/2 1953 is capable of reaching a top speed of 105 km/h (65.20 mph) on the track.
- What is the weight of the R25/2?
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The R25/2 1953 has a a weight when fully loaded of 142 kg (313 lb).
- What is the fuel consumption of the R25/2?
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Average fuel consumption is estimated at 2.90 l/100km (0.81 mpg) according to the WMTC cycle.
- What is the price of the R25/2?
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, in France
- What size tires should I put on my R25/2?
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The standard size for a R25/2 1953 is 3 / 25 - 19 for the front, and 3 / 25 - 19 for the rear.
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