BMW R6: history, specs, pictures

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BMW R 6
1938 BMW R 6
Manufacturer BMW
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

Clutch: dry, single plate
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

1938 BMW R 6 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.

BMW R6
Manufacturer BMW
Production 1937
Engine two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 70.0mm x 78.0mm
Top speed 78 mph (125 km/h)
Horse Power 17.57 HP (13.1 KW) @ 4500RPM
Fuel system carburettor. amal
Ignition type battery
Battery 6.1:1
Transmission Gear box: 3-speed

Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan)

Clutch: dry-single plate-cable operated
Suspension Front: telescopic fork
Rear: rigid
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake). single
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 3.50-19.00
Rear Tire 3.50-19.00
Wheelbase 55.12 inches (1400 mm)
Dimensions L 83.86 inches (2130 mm)
W 31.5 inches (800 mm)
H 37.4 inches (950 mm)
Weight  (dry), 175.0 kg (wet)
Fuel capacity 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters)
Fuel consumption 4.50 litres/100 km (22.2 km/l or 52.27 mpg)
Manuals Service Manual
Tech Specs · Brochures · Reviews · Ads · Videos

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.