Sport · 1938
Kompressor
MotoLibrary Score
63 /100 Sporty
Top Speed
220 km/h
Engine
492 ccm
Technical Overview
1938 BMW Kompressor Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around BMW's sport motorcycle platform, the 1938 BMW Kompressor features a 492 cc (30 cu in) two cylinder boxer, four-stroke configuration. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 66.0 x 72.0 mm (2.6 x 2.8 inches).
On the scales, the Kompressor measures 138 kg (304 lbs) wet (curb).
Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1935 to 1939, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Engine
Displacement 492.0 ccm (30.02 cubic inches)
Engine Type Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Engine Details Supercharged with aluminium cylinders-magnesium block
Bore x Stroke 66.0 x 72.0 mm (2.6 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel System Carburettor. DellÓrto
Fuel Control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Transmission
Final Drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed 220.0 km/h (136.7 mph)
Chassis
Front Suspension Telescopic
Rear Suspension Pluger rigid
Wheels & Brakes
Front Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Wheels Spoked
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl. 138.0 kg (304.2 pounds)
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