
Specifications
Year: 1937
Manufacturer(s): BMW - Nazi Germany
Production: 20,000
Capabilities: Reconnaissance (RECCE); Utility;
Manufacturer(s): BMW - Nazi Germany
Production: 20,000
Capabilities: Reconnaissance (RECCE); Utility;
Crew: 1
Length: 6.89 ft (2.1 m)
Width: 2.95 ft (0.9 m)
Height: 3.12 ft (0.95 m)
Weight: 0 tons (150 kg); 331 lb
Length: 6.89 ft (2.1 m)
Width: 2.95 ft (0.9 m)
Height: 3.12 ft (0.95 m)
Weight: 0 tons (150 kg); 331 lb
Power: 1 x 1-cylinder, 4-stroke, 340cc developing 14 horsepower at 4,500rpm.
Speed: 62 mph (100 kph)
Range: 155 miles (250 km)
Range: 155 miles (250 km)
Operators: Nazi Germany
The R35 differed physically from the earlier models in that it showcased telescoping front forks. It retained the hand-shifted nature of its 4-speed transmission. A stamped steel frame was used for ruggedness. Large fenders were seated over the wheels to protect the operator from debris and mud being thrown at his face - however, this continued the BMW issue of the fenders collecting too much mud in them, restricting the effectiveness of the front wheel.
Power was from a 1-cylinder, 4-stroke 340cc engine of 14 horsepower. This drove the vehicle to speeds of 100 kph with a range out to 250 kilometers.
As with other German military motorcycles of the war, the R35 was used operationally in the dispatch role due to its inherent speed and agility when maneuvering cross-country or weaving through traffic. no sidecar was fitted to this model.
Armament
None.
Ammunition:
Not Applicable.
Variants / Models
• R35 - Base Model Designation