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[[File:bmw-r-6-2-1938-1938-0.jpg|600px|1938 BMW R 6]] | [[File:bmw-r-6-2-1938-1938-0.jpg|600px|1938 BMW R 6]] | ||
The | The BMW R 6 was powered by an air-cooled, four-stroke, 600cc, twin cylinder powerhouse paired to a four-speed manual transmission that can produce 18 horsepower at 4500 rpm. It comes with a telescopic front fork, a hard-tail suspension in the rear, a sprung seat, a chromed exhaust with a large-diameter muffler, a large headlight, full-fenders, wide handlebars, a drum braking system, a center stand, and a rear luggage rack. | ||
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[[Category:Classic motorcycles]] | [[Category:Classic motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:BMW motorcycles]] | [[Category:BMW motorcycles|R6]] | ||
[[Category:1930s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1930s motorcycles]] | ||
Revision as of 20:56, 21 May 2019
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| Manufacturer | BMW |
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| Production | 1938 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | air-cooled, four-stroke, twin cylinder, side valve |
| Bore / Stroke | 71.1mm x 71.1mm |
| Compression ratio | 6.0:1 |
| Horse Power | 17.97 HP (13.4 KW) @ 4500RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed, manual Final Drive: shaft |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic fork Rear: hard-tail, sprung seat |
| Brakes | Front: 200mm drum Rear: 200mm drum |
| Front Tire | 3.00 x 19 |
| Rear Tire | 3.50 x 19 |
| Weight | (dry), 175.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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The BMW R 6 was a air-cooled, four-stroke, twin cylinder, side valve Classic motorcycle produced by BMW in 1938. Claimed horsepower was 17.97 HP (13.4 KW) @ 4500 RPM.
Engine
A 71.1mm bore x 71.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 600.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 4-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, single plate.
Chassis
It came with a 3.00 x 19 front tire and a 3.50 x 19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 200mm drum in the front and a 200mm drum in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a hard-tail, sprung seat. The R 6 was fitted with a 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters) fuel tank.
1938 BMW R 6
The BMW R 6 was powered by an air-cooled, four-stroke, 600cc, twin cylinder powerhouse paired to a four-speed manual transmission that can produce 18 horsepower at 4500 rpm. It comes with a telescopic front fork, a hard-tail suspension in the rear, a sprung seat, a chromed exhaust with a large-diameter muffler, a large headlight, full-fenders, wide handlebars, a drum braking system, a center stand, and a rear luggage rack.
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