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2010 BMW Concept-6 – Introduction Dynamics Of The Six-cylinder

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2010 BMW Concept-6 Side View

2010 BMW Concept-6 Side View

The starting point for this introduction dynamics of the six-cylinder in the new BMW Motorcycle Concept 6 is of course extremely compact and engine settings. The power supply is about 100 mm or 4 “thinner than all the previous series six-cylinder engines of production and only slightly wider than a line of high capacity and four with conventional technology.

2010 BMW Concept-6 Rear Top View

2010 BMW Concept-6 Rear Top View

The width reduction is achieved in particular by the small square hole: relationship with relatively long and very small distances between the cylinders. To achieve this configuration is very compact with a minimum width, the ECU and transmission components are fitted behind the crankshaft in the space above the transmission.

2010 BMW Concept-6  Muffler

2010 BMW Concept-6 Muffler

High-tech lightweight construction in all areas is used to make the device relatively low power from the beginning, the main components in this context that hollow camshafts and drilled two light rods. Compensation for a perfect body through the configuration and design of the machine eliminates the need for guaranteeing a balance shaft and the unity of the elements in the new six-cylinder, which means less weight and improved quietness.

2010 BMW Concept-6 Engine

2010 BMW Concept-6 Engine

In its design, the six-cylinder in the following well-known concept six straight four in the 1300 K series featured once again come forward with cylinders by the 55th tilted. This not only ensures a low center of gravity, but the weight is also very good as an essential element of feeling, especially in sporting terms, accurate and clear information from the front. Another advantage is that the inclined motor provides extra space for the production of several aerodynamic position directly above the engine and provides the ideal configuration of the profiles of the frame after the current flow.

2010 BMW Concept-6 Picture

2010 BMW Concept-6 Picture

The six-cylinder BMW motorcycle featured in the Concept 6 comes with dry sump lubrication. Apart from increased reliability even under extreme conditions, is dry-sump lubrication technology, particularly to the crankcase low and flat, with the engine installation and the masses concentrated down to hold the center of gravity. If it has so no oil pan, the engine placed much lower than in a conventional design.

2010 BMW Concept-6  Front View

2010 BMW Concept-6 Front View

The oil tank is integrated with an oil reservoir in the back of the engine block made available. This eliminates the need for a separate tank again help to reduce the whole power compact and the weight to a minimum


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