BMW R24 Today is   1948 BMW R24

R24 production dates: 1948 - 1950 Production:   12,020 motorcycles Price:   1,750 DM             $526 U.S. in 1948

Engine
Internal designation	224 / 1
Type	four-stroke single cylinder vertical
Bore/stroke	68 x 68 mm
Cubic capacity	247 cm3 (34 in.3)
Maximum power	12 HP at 5600 RPMs
Compression ratio	6.75 : 1
Valves per cylinder	2
Carburation system	1 Bing 1/22/140b
Engine lubrication	forced-feed lubrication
Oil pump	gear pump
Power Transmission
Clutch	single disc saucer spring, dry
Number of gears	4
Shifting	foot shifting + aux. manual on gear housing
Gear ratios	6.1 / 3.0 / 2.04 / 1.54
Rear wheel ratio	1 : 4.18 or 1 : 4.25
Bevel/crown wheel	11/46 or 8/34 teeth
Electrical System
Generator	6 volt / 45 watts
Ignition	battery ignition
Spark plugs	Bosch W240T1 or NGK B8HS
Suspension
Designation	224/1
Type of frame	closed steel twin-loop tubular frame, bolted
Front suspension	telescopic fork
Rear suspension	rigid
Wheel rims	2.9 x 19 deep-bed
Tires front	3.0 x 19
Tires rear	2½ x 19
Brakes front	drum brake, Ø 160 mm
Brakes rear	drum brake, Ø 160 mm
Dimensions and Weights
Length x width x height	80 x 30 x 28 inches (2020 x 750 x 710 mm)
Tank capacity	4.6 gals. (12 l)
Unladen weight, full tank	287 lbs. (130 kg)
Load rating	639 lbs. (290 kg)
Performance
Fuel consumption	67 MPG (3.5 liters / 100 km)
Oil consumption	ca. 0.5 - 1 liters / 1000 km
Top speed	59 MPH (95 km/h)