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{{Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            =BMW R90/6  
|name            = BMW R 90/6
|photo           =  
|photo=bmw-r-906-1973-1976-2.jpg
|aka              =  
|aka              =  
|manufacturer    =BMW  
|manufacturer    = BMW
|production      =1974-1976
|parent_company  =
|predecessor      =  
|production      = 1973
|successor        =  
|model_year      =
|class            =  
|predecessor      =
|engine          =  
|successor        =
|bore_stroke      =  
|class            = Standard
|compression      =  
|engine          = air-cooled, four-stroke, two cylinder boxer, 2 valves per cylinder
|top_speed        =
|bore_stroke      = 88.9mm x 88.9mm
|zero_to_60      =
|compression      = 9.0:1
|quarter_mile    =  
|top_speed        =
|power            =  
|power            = 59.94 HP (44.7 KW) @ 6500RPM
|torque          =  
|torque          = 53.84 ft/lbs (73.0 Nm) @ 5500RPM
|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    =  
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed, manual <br>
|final_drive      =Shaft
Final Drive: [[shaft]] <br>
|front_sprocket  =
Clutch: dry, single plate, [[diaphragm]] spring <br>
|rear_sprocket    =
 
|frame            =  
|frame            =
|suspension      =  
|suspension      =Front: telescopic [[hydraulic]] fork <br>
|brakes          =  
Rear: dual adjustable shocks
|front_tire      ={{tire|3.25x19}}  
|brakes          =Front: single 260mm disc, 1-piston [[caliper]] <br>Rear: 200mm drum
|rear_tire       ={{tire|4.00x18}}  
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.25-H19}}  
|rake_trail      =  
|rear_tire     = {{tire|4.00-H18}}  
|wheelbase        =  
|rake_trail      =
|length          =  
|wheelbase        = 57.6 inches (1463 mm)
|width            =  
|length          = 85.79 inches (2179 mm)
|height          =  
|width            = 29.09 inches (739 mm)
|seat_height      =  
|height          =
|dry_weight      =  
|seat_height      = 31.89 inches (810 mm)
|wet_weight      =  
|dry_weight      =
|fuel_capacity    =  
|wet_weight      = 210.0 kg
|oil_capacity    =  
|fuel_capacity    =
|oil_filter      =
|oil_capacity    =
|recommended_oil  =  
|fuel_consumption =
|fuel_consumption =  
|turning_radius  =
|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]]

Latest revision as of 15:45, 3 June 2020


Bmw-r-906-1973-1976-2.jpg
BMW R 90/6
Manufacturer
BMW
Production 1973
Class Standard
Engine
air-cooled, four-stroke, two cylinder boxer, 2 valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke 88.9mm x 88.9mm
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Horsepower 59.94 HP (44.7 KW) @ 6500RPM
Torque 53.84 ft/lbs (73.0 Nm) @ 5500RPM
Spark Plug NGK BP6ES
Battery YUASA Y60-N24AL-B
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed, manual

Final Drive: shaft

Clutch: dry, single plate, diaphragm spring
Suspension Front: telescopic hydraulic fork
Rear: dual adjustable shocks
Brakes Front: single 260mm disc, 1-piston caliper
Rear: 200mm drum
Front Tire 3.25-H19
Rear Tire 4.00-H18
Wheelbase 57.6 inches (1463 mm)
Length 85.79 inches (2179 mm)
Width 29.09 inches (739 mm)
Seat Height 31.89 inches (810 mm)
Weight 210.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


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[edit | edit source]

A 88.9mm bore x 88.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 898.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, single plate, diaphragm spring.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

1973 - 1976 BMW R 90/6 1973 - 1976 BMW R 90/6 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[edit | edit source]