BMW R 906 1973 Specifications

Complete specifications and review of the 1973 BMW R 906

BMW R 906 1973 Specifications

Specifications

SpecificationValue
BrandBMW
ModelR 906
Year1973
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SpecificationValue
Year1973
Bore x Stroke90 x 70.6 mm
Capacity898 cc / 54.8 cu in.
Charging System12V 280W alternator
ClutchDry single plate, with diaphragm spring
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
DimensionsLength 2180 mm / 85.82 in Width 740 mm / 29.13 in Height 1080 mm / 42.5 in
EngineFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder.
Final DriveShaft
FrameDouble loop tubular frame with bolt on rear section
Front BrakesSingle ∅260mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front SuspensionTelescopic hydraulic forks.
Front Tyre3.25 - H19
Front Wheel1.85 - B19
Front Wheel Travel208 mm / 8.1 in
Fuel Capacity18 Liters / 4.75 US gal
Gear Ratios1st 4.40 / 2nd 2.86 / 3rd 2.07 / 4th 1.67 / 5th 1.50:1
IgnitionBattery ignition
Induction2 x Bing constant depression carburetors
LubricationGear driven pump
Max Power44.1 kW / 60 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque73 Nm / 7.44 kgf-m / 53 ft lb @ 5500 rpm
Rear Brakes200mm Drum
Rear SuspensionLong swinging arm with adjustable strut.
Rear Tyre4.00 - H18
Rear Wheel2.15 - B18
Rear Wheel Ratio1:3.09 or 1:3.2
Rear Wheel Travel125 mm / 4.9 in
Seat Height810 mm / 31.9 in
Spark PlugBosch W 200 T 30 / Beru 200/14/3 A / Champion N7Y
StartingElectric
Transmission5 Speed
Wet Weight210 kg / 462 lbs
Wheelbase1465 mm / 57.67 in