BMW R26 1960 - Motorcycle specifications, reviews, photos

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From 1956, the R26 succeeded the R25 3rd of the name. It was powered by a 247 cm3 single-cylinder engine. Suspension was provided by a fork with a pair of Earles-type shock absorbers at the front, and a set of two shock absorbers at the rear. Its 15-horsepower engine enabled speeds close to 130 km/h.
Costing 2,150 Deutschemarks at the time of its launch, over 30,000 R26s were produced until 1960.

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BMW R26 (1960) : What you need to know before you buy

Prices

	Basic version
France	541€

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R26 1959

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Performance

Max speed : 128 km/h (79.50 mph)
Average fuel consumption : 3.30 liters/100km (0.71 mpg)
Estimated range : 455 km (283 miles)
Calculated range until tank is empty, not verified.

Specifications

BMW R26 1960

Chassis
Frame : double tubular steel cradle
Fuel capacity : 15 liters (3.96 US gallons)
Seat height : 770 mm (30.31 in)
Length : 2,090 mm (82.28 in)
Width : 660 mm (25.98 in)
Min height : 975 mm (38.39 in)
Dry weight : 158 kg (348 lb)
Curb mass : 167 kg (368 lb)

Front axle
Earles-type fork with twin shock absorbers
drum brakes Ø 160 mm (6.3 in)
Front tire : 3 / 25 - 18 → Order this type of tire

Transmission
4 stage gearbox , manual
Secondary cardan shaft

Rear axle
2 lateral shock absorbers
drum brakes Ø 160 mm (6.3 in)
Rear tire : 3 / 25 - 18 → Order this type of tire

Motor
single-cylinder , 4 strokes
Carburettor Ø 26 mm
Cooling system : by air
2 valves
247 cc (Bore x stroke: 68 x 68 mm)
15 ch (14.80 hp) to 6,400 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio : 10.68 kg/ch
Compression : 7.5 : 1

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Xa40 Model 1960

Hello, I have recovered a 1960 BMW R26. It runs, but I will need information on the stands
Is the side stand on the right?...I don't know of any side stand on the right on a BMW...was it a modification made by the previous owner?
As for the center, it doesn't go up well, and falls back at the slightest bump. I've changed the 2 big springs (new springs, for BMW R26) but it's the same thing...On closer inspection, I can't figure out how they could work, because when the stand is up, they're not very taut...;if anyone can pass me some info, or photos, that would help. Thank you very much. 04/30/2020 20:26 Rating : 4/5 Respond to Xa40

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debergerat

Hello,
I too have a side stand on the right on my R26, I think installed by the previous owner 11/21/2020 11:53 Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation

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