1941 BMW R66

General motorcycle information

Model

BMW R66

Year

1941

Engine and transmission

Displacement

36.37 cubic inches (596.0 ccm)

Engine type

Two cylinder boxer, 4 stroke

Power

30.1 horsepowers (22.4 kiloWatts) at 5300 RPM

Torque

Compression

6.8:1

Bore x stroke

4.26 x 4.76 inches (69.8 x 78.0 mm)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Fuel control

Overhead Valves (OHV)

Cooling system

Air

Gearbox

4-speed

Transmission type, final drive

Shaft drive (cardan)

Starter

Kick

Fuel consumption

Top speed

145.0 kmh (90.1 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Front tyre

3.5-19

Rear tyre

3.5-19

Front brake

Expanding brake (drum)

Front brakes diameter

12.20 inches (200.0 mm)

Rear brake

Expanding brake (drum)

Rear brakes diameter

12.20 inches (200.0 mm)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight

Wet weight

412.3 pounds (187.0 kg)

Seat height

Wheelbase

85.4 inches (1400 mm)

Overall length

130.0 inches (2130 mm)

Overall width

49.7 inches (815 mm)

Overall height

58.6 inches (960 mm)

Ground clearance

Fuel capacity

3.70 gallons (14.0 litres)

Oil capacity

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