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{{Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = BMW R 90/6
|name            =BMW R90/6  
|photo=bmw-r-906-1973-1976-2.jpg
|photo           =  
|aka              =  
|aka              =  
|manufacturer    = BMW
|manufacturer    =BMW  
|parent_company  =
|production      =1974-1976
|production      = 1973
|predecessor      =  
|model_year      =
|successor        =  
|predecessor      =
|class            =  
|successor        =
|engine          =  
|class            = Standard
|bore_stroke      =  
|engine          = air-cooled, four-stroke, two cylinder boxer, 2 valves per cylinder
|compression      =  
|bore_stroke      = 88.9mm x 88.9mm
|top_speed        =
|compression      = 9.0:1
|zero_to_60      =
|top_speed        =
|quarter_mile    =  
|power            = 59.94 HP (44.7 KW) @ 6500RPM
|power            =  
|torque          = 53.84 ft/lbs (73.0 Nm) @ 5500RPM
|torque          =  
|ignition        =
|ignition        =  
|spark_plug      ={{sparkplug|NGK BP6ES}}  
|spark_plug      ={{sparkplug|NGK BP6ES}}  
|battery          ={{battery|YUASA Y60-N24AL-B}}
|battery          ={{battery|YUASA Y60-N24AL-B}}
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed, manual <br>
|transmission    =  
Final Drive: [[shaft]] <br>
|final_drive      =Shaft
Clutch: dry, single plate, [[diaphragm]] spring <br>
|front_sprocket  =
 
|rear_sprocket    =
|frame            =
|frame            =  
|suspension      =Front: telescopic [[hydraulic]] fork <br>
|suspension      =  
Rear: dual adjustable shocks
|brakes          =  
|brakes          =Front: single 260mm disc, 1-piston [[caliper]] <br>Rear: 200mm drum
|front_tire      ={{tire|3.25x19}}  
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.25-H19}}  
|rear_tire       ={{tire|4.00x18}}  
|rear_tire     = {{tire|4.00-H18}}  
|rake_trail      =  
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =  
|wheelbase        = 57.6 inches (1463 mm)
|length          =  
|length          = 85.79 inches (2179 mm)
|width            =  
|width            = 29.09 inches (739 mm)
|height          =  
|height          =
|seat_height      =  
|seat_height      = 31.89 inches (810 mm)
|dry_weight      =  
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      =  
|wet_weight      = 210.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    =  
|fuel_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =  
|oil_capacity    =
|oil_filter      =
|fuel_consumption =
|recommended_oil  =  
|turning_radius  =
|fuel_consumption =  
|related          =
|competition      =
|competition      =
|related          =
}}
}}
The '''[[BMW]] R 90/6''' was a air-cooled, four-stroke, two cylinder boxer, 2 valves per cylinder Naked [[motorcycle]] produced by [[BMW]] in 1973. Max [[torque]] was 53.84 ft/lbs (73.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 59.94 HP (44.7 KW) @ 6500 RPM. 
==Engine==
A 88.9mm [[bore]] x 88.9mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 898.0 cubic centimeters. 
==Drive==
The bike has a 5-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, single plate, diaphragm spring. 
==Chassis==
It came with a 3.25 - H19 front [[tire]] and a 4.00 - H18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single 260mm disc, 1-piston caliper in the front and a 200mm drum in the rear. The front suspension was a  telescopic hydraulic fork while the rear was equipped with a dual adjustable shocks. The wheelbase was 57.6 inches (1463 mm) long. 
==1973 - 1976 BMW R 90/6==
[[File:bmw-r-906-1973-1976-2.jpg|600px|1973 - 1976 BMW R 90/6]]
[[File:bmw-r-906-1973-1976-1.jpg|600px|1973 - 1976 BMW R 90/6]]
[[File:bmw-r-906-1973-1976-0.jpg|600px|1973 - 1976 BMW R 90/6]]
The 1973 BMW R 90/6 has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 898cc, two cylinder boxer powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission that can reach a maximum power output of 60 horsepower and 73 Nm of torque.
In addition, it boasts standard fittings such as a telescopic hydraulic front fork, dual shock absorbers as a rear suspension, a front disc brake coupled to a drum rear unit, a dual seat with pillion grab rails, a large, round headlight, laced wheels, a dual exhaust system and an analogue instrument cluster.
==In Media==
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-dick-emery-show#bmw-r-906 The Dick Emery Show]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/marie-brand-und-die-spur-der-angst#bmw-r-906 Marie Brand und die Spur der Angst]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/lhoroscope#bmw-r-906 L'horoscope]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/en-forarsdag-i-helvede#bmw-r-906 En forårsdag i Helvede]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/shoestring#bmw-r-906 Shoestring]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/nowhere#bmw-r-906 Nowhere]
[[Category:BMW motorcycles]]
[[Category:BMW motorcycles]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]

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