Spec Sheet
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CC:
690
Service
Engine Oil quantity (litres):
2
Brakes
Front:
Drum
Rear:
Drum
Front Drum Size:
200 mm
Rear Drum Size:
200 mm
Dimensions
Fuel Capacity:
17 litres
Height:
980 mm
Length:
2125 mm
Wet Weight:
202 kg
Wheelbase:
1415 mm
Width:
722 mm
Electrics
Voltage:
6v
Bulb-Headlight:
35/35 watt
Charging System:
Generator Bosch LJ/CGE 60/6/1700 R
Ignition:
Magneto ignition
Ignition Timing:
9 degrees BTDC
Spark Plugs:
NGK B8HS
Engine
Type:
Air Cooled 4 Stroke OHV Flat Twin
Bore x Stroke:
72 x 73 mm
Carburation:
2 x carburettor, Type Bing 1/26/75 - 1/26/76 or 1/26/91 - 1/26/92
Compression Ratio:
9.5:1
Displacement:
594 cc
Lubrication System:
Forced feed lubrication
No. of Valves:
4
Transmission
Clutch Type:
Single plate, saucer spring, dry
Final Drive:
3.13 Shaft
Gear Ratio 1st:
4.17:1
Gear Ratio 2nd:
2.73:1
Gear Ratio 3rd:
1.94:1
Gear Ratio 4th:
1.54:1
Transmission:
4 Speed
Misc.
Frame:
Double loop steel tubular frame
Motorcycle Style:
Sport/Touring
Place of Manufacture:
Bavaria Germany
Power
Max Power Output:
42
Top Speed:
108 mph
Suspension
Front:
Long swing arm with suspension units and oil pressure shock absorbers
Rear:
Long swing arm with suspension units and oil pressure shock absorbers
Tyres
Front:
3.5 x 18 S
Wheels
Front:
Deep bed 2.15B x 18
Rear:
Deep bed 2.15B x 18
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