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BMW-R66
Years of production: 1938 - 1941
Overall production: 1669
Engine: 4-stroke overhead valve opposite
2-cyl., 597cc, 30hp/5300rpm
Bore/Stroke: 69,8/78 mm
Compression ratio: 6,8 : 1
Length: 2130mm, width: 815mm, height: 960mm
Wheelbase: 1400mm
Carburetters: 2 x Amal 6/420 S
Forced feed lubrication
Clutch: dry single plate
Battery ignition
Generator: Bosch RD 50/6 2800 R 17
Spark Plugs: Bosch W 225 T1
Gearbox: 4 speed
Ratios: I - 3,6; II - 2,28; III - 1,7; III - 1,3
Rear Wheel Ratio:
1 : 3,6 (10 : 36), sidecar 1 : 4,38 (8 : 35)
Tubular frame
Front fork: telescopic
Rear suspension: telescopic
Weight: 187 kg
Maximal speed: 145 km/h (solo) 115 km/h (with sidecar)
Tyres: 3,5x19 inches
Fuel capacity: 14 Ltr.
Fuel consumption: 4,5 Ltr/100km
Oil consumption: about 1 Ltr/100km
Price: 1695 RM
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Last updated 17 XII 2005. Andrei Bogomolov. Contact Information.
Generator: Bosch RD 50/6 2800 R 17
Rear suspension: telescopic