BMW R27

BMW R27
1964 BMW R27
ManufacturerBMW
Production
  • 1960–1966
  • 15,364 made
AssemblyMilbertshofen, Munich, West Germany
PredecessorBMW R26
ClassS
EngineOHV single
Bore / stroke68 mm × 68 mm (2.7 in × 2.7 in)
Compression ratio8.2:1
Top speed130 km/h (81 mph)
Power18 hp (13 kW) @ 7400 rpm
TransmissionFour-speed, left foot shift
Suspension
  • Front: Earles fork
  • Rear: Swingarm, two coil spring / shock absorber units
Tires3.25 x 18 front and rear
Wheelbase1,379 mm (54.3 in)
Weight162 kg (357 lb) (wet)
Fuel capacity15 L (3.3 imp gal; 4.0 US gal)
Oil capacity1.2 L (0.26 imp gal; 0.32 US gal)

The 247 cc BMW R27, introduced in 1960, is a shaft-driven, single-cylinder motorcycle manufactured by BMW.