R6

Bore x stroke

70.0 x 78.0 mm (2.8 x 3.1 inches)

Category

Allround

Clutch

Dry-single plate-cable operated

Compression

6.1:1

Cooling system

Air

Diameter

200 mm (7.9 inches)

Displacement

600.0 ccm (36.61 cubic inches)

Engine type

Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke

Frame type

Steel-double cradlel

Front brakes

Expanding brake (drum brake). Single

Front suspension

Telescopic fork

Front tire

3.50-19.00

Fuel capacity

15.00 litres (3.96 US gallons)

Fuel consumption

4.50 litres/100 km (22.2 km/l or 52.27 mpg)

Fuel control

Overhead Valves (OHV)

Fuel system

Carburettor. Amal

Gearbox

3-speed

Greenhouse gases

104.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)

Ignition

Battery

Lubrication system

Wet sump

Model name

BMW R6

Overall height

950 mm (37.4 inches)

Overall length

2130 mm (83.9 inches)

Overall width

800 mm (31.5 inches)

Power

18.0 HP (13.1 kW)) @ 4500 RPM

Rear brakes

Expanding brake (drum brake)

Rear suspension

Rigid

Rear tire

3.50-19.00

Starter

Kick

Top speed

125.0 km/h (77.7 mph)

Transmission type

Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)

Weight incl. oil, gas, etc

175.0 kg (385.8 pounds)

Wheelbase

1400 mm (55.1 inches)

Year

1937