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BMW R4


Light Military Motorcycle [ 1932 ]



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



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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.©MilitaryFactory.com
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BMW - Nazi Germany
Manufacturer(s)
Nazi Germany
Operators National flag of modern Germany National flag of Nazi Germany
1932
Service Year
Nazi Germany
National Origin
1
Crew
15,300
Units


RECONNAISSANCE
Can conduct reconnaissance / scout missions to assess threat levels, enemy strength, et al - typically through lightweight design.
UTILITY
General utility-minded design to accomplish a variety of battlefield tasks, typically in a non-direct-combat fashion.


6.6 ft
(2 meters)
Length
3.0 ft
(0.9 meters)
Width
3.1 ft
(0.95 meters)
Height
309 lb
(140 kg)
Weight


1 x 1-cylinder, 4-stroke 398cc engine developing 12 horsepower at 3,500rpm.
Drive System
68 mph
(110 kph)
Road Speed
155 miles
(250 km)
Road Range


None.
AMMUNITION
Not Applicable.


R4 - Base Series Designation


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