BMW R6?

[mauricedonini]

Hi,

Saw this ad on CL

https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/mcy ... 86367.html

The ad says it's an R6 but it looks like an R27 to me.

Interesting color.

Any insight is appreciated.

Thank you.

[wa1nca]

yes looks like 1966 R27

[mauricedonini]

I have a call into the owner/seller.

found this - https://vintagebmw.org/model-lookup/?shownode=7011

The VIN will answer the question.

Interesting color - anyone know if that was a factory color?

Thank you.

[schrader7032]

I wonder if it's an R26...the seller dropped the "2". Hard to see with the pictures. There was an R6, but it was a limited production flat twin. Can't say about the color...probably is correct.

[San Arthur]

It looks like a R27, no upper engine mount like a R26.


Always strange when after so many years of owning a BMW you don't know the correct model.

Maybe a Dover White burned because of age?

[wa1nca]

R27
Also has short engine cover as points and advance unit are located on camshaft not extended noise were advance unit and points located on crankshaft in front of generator

aftermarket voltage regulator installed under front seat

Tommy

[mauricedonini]

Hi

VIN 386846

[schrader7032]

As stated, probably a 1966 R27.

[mauricedonini]

Here’s what BMW said;

The BMW R 27 VIN 386846 was manufactured on July 20th, 1966 and delivered on January 3rd, 1967 to the BMW dealer MOWAG Schafbrücke in Saarbrücken. The bike was equipped with a bench seat.

The original colour is not mentioned in the books so it was most likely Black.