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BMW R4


Light Military Motorcycle


Nazi Germany | 1932



"The BMW R4 series motorcycles began the relationship between the Nazi German military of World War 2 and the storied company."

Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one land system design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the BMW R4 Light Military Motorcycle.
1 x 1-cylinder, 4-stroke 398cc engine developing 12 horsepower at 3,500rpm.
Installed Power
68 mph
110 kph
Road Speed
155 miles
250 km
Range
Structure
The physical qualities of the BMW R4 Light Military Motorcycle.
1
(MANNED)
Crew
6.6 ft
2 meters
O/A Length
3.0 ft
0.9 meters
O/A Width
3.1 ft
0.95 meters
O/A Height
309 lb
140 kg | 0.0 tons
Weight
Variants
Notable series variants as part of the BMW R4 family line.
R4 - Base Series Designation
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The BMW R4 series was provided to the rebuilding Nazi German Army of World War 2 (1939-1945) as early as 1932. The motorcycles used in the war mainly fulfilled the dispatch role and various accessories could be added to further increase the tactical value of such machines. Many Wehrmacht solders trained on R4 models prior to the war and the type became an instant classic. Based on the original civilian market design, the R4 differed in incorporating a skid plate and different brackets for its saddlebags. The skid pans protected the small engine.

In practice, as well liked as the series was, it suffered from being underpowered but were nonetheless considered reliable machines - retaining nearly all qualities of their civilian counterparts.

The R4 series was succeeded by the BMW R12 of 1935 which was offered with sidecar and produced in large quantities with a more powerful engine.

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Operators
Global customers who have evaluated and/or operated the BMW R4. Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national land systems listing.

Total Production: 15,300 Units

Contractor(s): BMW - Nazi Germany
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