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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: history, specs, pictures}}
{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: history, specs, pictures}}
{{Motorcycle
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = BMW R 6
|name            = '''BMW R 6'''
|photo=bmw-r-6-2-1938-1938-0.jpg
|image            = [[File:bmw-r-6-2-1938-1938-0.jpg|frameless|1938 BMW R 6]]
|aka              =  
|aka              =  
|manufacturer    = BMW
|manufacturer    = [[BMW]]
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1938
|production      = 1938
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|predecessor      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|successor        =
|class            = Classic
|class            = [[Classic]]
|engine          = air-cooled, four-stroke, twin cylinder, side valve
|engine          = air-cooled, four-stroke, twin cylinder, side valve
|bore_stroke      = 71.1mm x 71.1mm
|bore_stroke      = 71.1mm x 71.1mm
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|fuel_capacity    = 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters)
|fuel_capacity    = 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|fuel_consumption = 4.50 liters/100 km (22.2 km/l or 52.27 mpg)
|fuel_consumption = 4.50 litres/100 km (22.2 km/l or 52.27 mpg)
|turning_radius  =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|related          =
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[[Category:BMW motorcycles|R6]]
[[Category:BMW motorcycles|R6]]
[[Category:1930s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1930s motorcycles]]
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = '''BMW R6'''
|image            =
|aka              =
|manufacturer    = [[BMW]]
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1937
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            =
|engine          = two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 70.0mm x 78.0mm
|compression      =
|top_speed        = 78 mph (125 km/h)
|power            = 17.57 HP (13.1 KW) @ 4500RPM
|torque          =
|fuel_system      = carburettor. amal
|ignition        = battery
|spark_plug      =
|battery          = 6.1:1
|transmission    = Gear box: 3-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[shaft drive]] (cardan) <br>
Clutch: dry-single plate-cable operated <br>
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: telescopic fork <br>
Rear: rigid
|brakes          =Front: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake). single <br>Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.50-19.00}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|3.50-19.00}}
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        = 55.12 inches (1400 mm)
|length          = 83.86 inches (2130 mm)
|width            = 31.5 inches (800 mm)
|height          = 37.4 inches (950 mm)
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      = 175.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|fuel_consumption = 4.50 litres/100 km (22.2 km/l or 52.27 mpg)
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}
The '''[[BMW]] R6''' was a two cylinder boxer, [[four-stroke]] standard produced by [[BMW]] in 1937. It could reach a top speed of 78 mph (125 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 17.57 HP (13.1 KW) @ 4500 RPM. 
==Engine==
The engine was a [[air cooled]] two cylinder boxer, four-stroke. A 70.0mm [[bore]] x 78.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 600.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv). 
==Drive==
The bike has a 3-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the dry-single plate-cable operated. 
==Chassis==
It came with a 3.50-19.00 front [[tire]] and a 3.50-19.00 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake). single in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a  telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a rigid. The R6 was fitted with a 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 55.12 inches (1400 mm) long. 
[[Category:standard motorcycles]]
[[Category:BMW motorcycles]]
[[Category:1930s motorcycles]]
[[Category:Motorcycles needing images]]
[[Category:Multiple Infoboxes]]

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