The BMW R6 motorcycle specifications include a 600 cc (36.61 cu in) engine, a 3-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 175 kg (385.8 lb).
Key specifications
How the BMW R6 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all BMW models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the BMW database average.
About 34% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 19th percentile across BMW models.
About 23% lighter than the BMW database average. Around the 12th percentile across BMW models.
About 22% smaller than the BMW database average. Around the 19th percentile across BMW models.
BMW database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
600 cc — larger displacement than about 19% of BMW models.
175 kg — heavier than about 12% of BMW models, or lighter than about 88%.
15 L — larger than about 19% of BMW fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with BMW average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across BMW models where that dimension is available.
2,130
2,193
Close to average.
800
877
9% below average.
950
1,199
21% below average.
1,400
1,497
6% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.50-19.00 |
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| Rear tire size | 3.50-19.00 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 333 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.90:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1937 |
|---|---|
| Category | Allround |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 600 cc (36.61 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 70.0 x 78 mm (2.8 x 3.1 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 6.1:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Amal |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Battery |
| Starter | Kick |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 3-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Dry-single plate-cable operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel-double cradlel |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Rigid |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Single |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 3.50-19.00 |
| Rear tire | 3.50-19.00 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 175 kg (385.8 lb) |
|---|---|
| Overall length | 2,130 mm (83.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 950 mm (37.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,400 mm (55.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.00 L (3.96 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 4.50 L/100 km (22.2 km/l or 52.27 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 104.4 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 125.0 km/h (77.7 mph) |
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Electrical and instruments
| Battery | Lubrication system |
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