R61

Start of Production

1938

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End of Production

1941

Numbers Produced

3,747

Price

1,420 RM

Engine

Internal Designation

261/1

Motor Type

Four-stroke two cylinder flat twin

Bore x Stroke

70 x 78 mm (2.75 x 3.07 in)

Displacement

600 cc

Max Power

18 hp at 4,800 rpm

Compression Ratio

5.7 : 1

Valves

SV

Carburation System

2 x carburettor type Amal M75/426 S

Engine Lubricating System

Forced feed lubrication

Oil Pump

Gear pump

Power Transmission

Clutch

Single plate, dry

Number of Gears

4

Shifting

Foot switching (+ auxiliary manual lever), manual gear lever on request

Gearbox Ratios

3.6 / 2.28 / 1. 7 / 1.3

Rear Wheel Ratio

1 : 3.89 (1 : 4.62 with sidecar)

Bevel/Crownwheel

9 / 35 teeth (8 / 37 with sidecar)

Electrical System

Ignition System

Battery ignition

Generator

Bosch RD 50/6 2800 RS 17

Spark Plugs

Bosch W 175 T1

Chassis

Designation

251/1

Frame

Twin loop steel tubular frame

Front wheel suspension

Telescopic fork

Rear wheel suspension

Telescopic suspension

Wheel rims

3 x 19 deep bed

Tyres, Front

3.5 x 19

Tyres, Rear

3.5 x 19

Brakes, Front

Drum brake 200 mm / 7.87 in diameter

Brakes, Rear

Drum brake 200 mm/ 7.87 in diameter

Dimensions / Weights

Length x Width x Height

2130 x 815 x 960 mm (83.85 x 32.08 x 37.79 in)

Wheel Base

1400 mm / 55.11 in

Fuel Tank Capacity

14 litres / 3.07 gal / 3.69 gal US

Unladen Weight with Full Tank

184 Kg / 405 lb

Load Rating

210 Kg / 462 lb (max. overall weight with sidecar 500Kg / 1101 lb)

Fuel Consumption

Approx. 3.5 litres per 100 Km / 80 mpg / 67 mpg US

Oil Consumption

Approx. 1 litre per 1,000 Km

Top Speed

115 Kph / 71 mph (with original sidecar, 100 Kph / 62 mph)