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R 61
Classic · 600 cc
- Engine
- 600 cc
- Power
- 18 hp
- Weight
- 184 kg
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R 61 at a glance
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Displacement
600 cc
Power
18 hp · 13 kW
Category
Classic
Specifications
- Displacement
- 600 cc
- Power
- 18 hp · 13 kW
- Weight
- 184 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 14 l
- Top speed
- 115 km/h
- Production
- 1938 – 1941
- Category
- Classic
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Years
1938 - 1941
R 61 (1938-1941)
GenerationThe 1938-1941 R 61 is the 600 cc side-valve boxer with 18 hp, four-speed gearbox, shaft drive and plunger rear suspension. It replaced the R 6 as a relaxed twin; the R 66 is a separate, more powerful OHV sports boxer.
600 cc18 hp2 cyl.A2 suitable
About this model
About the Bmw R 61
The 1938-1941 BMW R 61 is the relaxed 600 cc entry model in BMW's new pre-war boxer range. It replaced the R 6 and uses an 18 hp side-valve boxer with shaft drive. Its distinguishing technical feature is the new-series plunger rear suspension, combined with a four-speed gearbox and telescopic fork. The R 61 is therefore not the sporting OHV R 66 despite their related era and capacity.
For buyers, frame number, correct side-valve engine, four-speed gearbox and the condition of the plunger suspension are essential. Then inspect engine, shaft, brakes, fork, wheels and 6V electrics for maintenance and safe operation. On a pre-war touring boxer, matching numbers, correct components and carefully evidenced restoration quality are often more relevant than attractive presentation alone.
- Category
- Classic
- Production
- 1938 – 1941
- Power
- 18 hp
- Weight
- 184 kg
Before you buy
What to check before buying
- Confirm R 61, 1938-1941 years, frame number and side-valve engine; do not confuse it with an R 6, R 66 or R 71.
- From cold, check the 600 cc side-valve boxer for compression, valve noise, oil pressure and leakage around heads, crankcase and transmission.
- Test clutch, four-speed gearbox, shaft and final drive for shift quality, play, bearing noise and oil loss.
- Inspect plunger rear suspension, telescopic fork, frame and mountings for wear, corrosion, distortion and non-original repairs.
- Check drum brakes, spoked wheels, tyres and the 6V ignition/charging system for safe operation.