Bmw - R61 1938

Years of production: 1938 - 1941
Overall production: 3747
Engine: 4-stroke sidevalve opposite
2-cyl., 600cc, 18hp/4800rpm
Bore/Stroke: 70/78 mm
Compression ratio: 5,7 : 1
Length: 2130mm, width: 815mm, height: 960mm
40k WW2 photo of BMW-R61(?)29k WW2 photo of BMW-R6148k WW2 photo of BMW-R61 in Vejle, DanmarkWheelbase: 1400mm
Carburetters: 2 x Amal M 75/426 S
Forced feed lubrication
Clutch: dry single plate
Battery ignition
Generator: Bosch RD 50/6 2800 RS 17
Spark Plugs: Bosch W 175 T1
Gearbox: 4 speed
21k photo of BMW-R6188k WW2 photo of BMW-R61, police plate, Holland85k WW2 photo of BMW-R61, police plate, HollandRatios: I - 3,6; II - 2,28; III - 1,7; III - 1,3
Rear Wheel Ratio: 1 : 3,89 (9 : 35), sidecar 1 : 4,62 (8 : 37)
Tubular frame
Front fork: telescopic
Rear suspension: telescopic
Weight: 184 kg
Maximal speed: 115 km/h (solo) 100 km/h (with sidecar)
88k WW2 photo of BMW-R61, police plate, Holland64k WW2 photo of BMW-R61113k photo of 1939 BMW-R61Tyres: 3,5x19 inches
Fuel capacity: 14 Ltr.
Fuel consumption: 3,5 Ltr/100km
Oil consumption: about 1 Ltr/100km
Price: 1420 RM