"Procurement of the BMW R61 series motorcycles of the German Army of World War 2 occurred from 1938 until 1941."
Power & Performance Those special qualities that separate one land system design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the BMW R61 Heavy Military Motorcycle.
1 x 2-cylinder, 4-stroke 597cc engine developing 18 horsepower at 4,800rpm. Installed Power
71 mph 115 kph Road Speed
158 miles 255 km Range
Structure The physical qualities of the BMW R61 Heavy Military Motorcycle.
1 (MANNED) Crew
6.9 ft 2.1 meters O/A Length
3.3 ft 1 meters O/A Width
3.1 ft 0.95 meters O/A Height
408 lb 185 kg | 0.0 tons Weight
Variants Notable series variants as part of the BMW R61 family line.
To support the German war effort in World War 2 (1939-1945), the military sought out all viable motorcycle types for military service. The BMW R61 model was one example of a civilian market form being adopted for direct military service in the dispatch role. The R61 saw only limited production - procurement ran from 1938 to 1941 - as they proved quite expensive to manufacture. They were also deemed quite large for agile work. Fewer than 4,000 were built in all.
Power stemmed from a 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, 597cc 18 horsepower engine installed under the 14-liter fuel tank. This provided for roads speeds nearing 115 kmh. The R61 was the first BMW motorcycle to introduce rear suspension for a more comfortable ride.
Operators Global customers who have evaluated and/or operated the BMW R61. Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national land systems listing.
Total Production: 4,000 Units Contractor(s): BMW - Nazi Germany
[ Nazi Germany ]
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