R35

1937 BMW R35 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1937 BMW R35 allround motorcycle, BMW relies on a 342 cc (20.9 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 14 HP (10.2 kW) at 3,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 40.9 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the R35 measures 152 kg (335 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (10.86 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,400 mm (55.1 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 400 km (249 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 100 km/h (62 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1937 to 1940, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.