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R 16
Classic · 736 cc
- Engine
- 736 cc
- Power
- 33 hp
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R 16 at a glance
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Displacement
736 cc
Power
33 hp · 24 kW
Category
Classic
Specifications
- Displacement
- 736 cc
- Power
- 33 hp · 24 kW
- Fuel capacity
- 14 l
- Top speed
- 126 km/h
- Production
- 1929 – 1934
- Category
- Classic
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Generations and editions
Features and handling differ by generation. Use this overview to find the right version.
2 variants
Years
1932 - 1934
R 16, later series (1932-1934)
GenerationFrom 1932 the R 16 gained 33 hp at 4,500 rpm and a quoted 126 km/h top speed. Verify the series from identification and documentation: the five factory series received detail changes that cannot reliably be determined from an advert title alone.
736 cc33 hp2 cyl.A2 suitable
Years
1929 - 1931
R 16, early series (1929-1931)
GenerationEarly R 16 series from 1929-1931 use the 736 cc boxer with 25 hp at 4,000 rpm and about 120 km/h. Treat this as the early specification; the 33 hp version from 1932 is not the same technical or performance reference.
736 cc25 hp2 cyl.A2 suitable
About this model
About the Bmw R 16
The BMW R 16 is the sporting 750 cc boxer from BMW's early pre-war R series. According to the BMW Group Archive, production ran from 1929 through 1934. The R 16 gained a torsionally rigid pressed-steel frame in place of the earlier brazed tubular frame and used the R 63 engine. That makes it distinct from the contemporary, touring-focused R 11 despite their shared capacity and era.
There is a material difference within the five series: from 1932 output rose from 25 to 33 hp and top speed from 120 to 126 km/h. Confirm year, series number and engine specification before assigning specifications or parts to an individual bike. On a motorcycle of this age, originality, documentation and restoration quality matter more than an odometer reading; have the engine, gearbox, shaft drive, brakes and pressed-steel frame assessed by a specialist.
- Category
- Classic
- Production
- 1929 – 1934
- Power
- 33 hp
Before you buy
What to check before buying
- Check frame number, engine identification and year to distinguish an R 16 from an R 11 and to identify the 25 hp or 33 hp series correctly.
- Inspect the pressed-steel frame, any later weld/braze repairs and mounting points for cracks, corrosion, distortion or non-original modifications.
- Have a cold start assessed for compression, oil pressure, valve-train and crankshaft noise, and check the engine and transmission for leaks.
- Test the hand-shift gearbox, clutch, shaft and final drive calmly for clean engagement, excessive play and oil loss.
- Check drum brakes, wheels, forks and all 6V wiring for function, safety and availability of correct parts.