Giannis Saroglou - Γιάννης Σαρόγλου

22/10/2015

31/01/2014

Vintage engine parts remodeled as ashtrays, for sale

08/12/2013

transforming a R 100 GS to a Paris-Dakar HPN racer

12/11/2013

21/10/2013

21/10/2013

a custom black & white R 51/3

27/04/2013

Start of Production 1948
End of Production 1950
Numbers Produced 12,020
Engine Internal Designation 224/1
Motor Type Four-stroke single cylinder vertical
Bore x Stroke 68 x 68 mm
Displacement 247 cc
Max Power 12 hp at 5,600 rpm
Compression Ratio 6.75 : 1
Valves OHV
Carburation System 1 x Bing type AJ 1/22/140 b
Engine Lubricating System Forced feed lubrication
Oil Pump Gear pump
Power Transmission Clutch Single plate, dry
Number of Gears 4
Shifting Foot switching (+ auxiliary manual switch on gearing block)
Gearbox Ratios 6.1 / 3.0 / 2.04 / 1.54
Rear Wheel Ratio 1 : 4.18 or 1 : 4.25
Bevel/Crownwheel 11 / 46 or 8 / 34 teeth
Electrical System Ignition System
Battery ignition Generator Bosch 6V/45W
Spark Plugs Bosch W 240 T1 or Bosch W 225 T1
Chassis Designation 224/1
Frame Closed steel twin loop frame, bolted
Front wheel suspension Telescopic fork
Rear wheel suspension Rigid
Wheel rims 2.5 x 19 deep bed
Tyres, Front / Rear 3 x 19
Brakes, Front Drum brake 160 mm / 6.29 in diameter
Brakes, Rear Drum brake 160 mm / 6.29 in diameter
Dimensions/Weights
Length x Width x Height
2020 x 750 x 710 mm (saddle)
Fuel Tank Capacity 12 litres
Unladen Weight with Full Tank 130 Kg
Load Rating 290 Kg
Fuel Consumption Approx. 3.5 litres per 100 Km
Oil Consumption Approx. 1 litres per 1,000 Km
Top Speed 95 Kph

27/04/2013

Start of Production 1950
End of Production 1951
Numbers Produced 5.000
Engine
Internal Designation 254/3
Motor Type Four-stroke two cylinder flat twin
Bore x Stroke 68 x 68 mm
Displacement 494 cc
Max Power 24 hp at 5,800 rpm
Compression Ratio 6.4 : 1
Valves OHV
Carburation System 2 x carburettor type Bing 1/22/39 - 1/22/40
Engine Lubricating System Forced feed lubrication
Oil Pump Gear pump

Power Transmission
Clutch Single plate, dry
Number of Gears 4
Shifting Foot shifting (+ auxiliary manual lever on the gear block)
Gearbox Ratios 3.6 / 2.28 / 1.7 / 1.3
Rear Wheel Ratio 1 : 3.89 (1 : 4.57 with sidecar)
Bevel/Crownwheel 9 / 35 teeth (7 / 32 with sidecar)

Electrical System
Ignition System Battery ignition
Generator Bosch 6 V/75 W
Spark Plugs Bosch W 240 T1

Chassis
Designation 251/2
Frame Closed double steel tubular frame
Front wheel suspension Telescopic fork
Rear wheel suspension Telescopic suspension
Wheel rims Deep bed rims
Tyres, Front 3.5 x 19
Tyres, Rear 3.5 x 19
Brakes, Front Drum brake 200 mm in diameter half hub
Brakes, Rear Drum brake 200 mm in diameter half hub

Dimensions/Weights
Length x Width x Height 2130 x 815 x 720 mm (saddle)
Fuel Tank Capacity 14 litres
Unladen Weight with Full Tank 185 Kg
Clearance 120 mm
Load Rating 400 Kg
Fuel Consumption 4 litres 100 Km approx.
Oil Consumption 1 litre per 1,000 Km approx.
Top Speed 135 Kph