The R35 motorcycle, featuring a 342 cc engine and a rigid rear suspension, was the successor to the earlier R3 model. Between 1937 and 1940, the Munich factory produced over 15,000 units, primarily for the military and police. Within the Wehrmacht, it was used mainly for auxiliary tasks, such as courier services, liaison duties, and training. After the war, production of this motorcycle was taken over by a factory in Eisenach, East Germany (a former BMW branch). Initially, the manufacturer used the famous Bavarian company’s brand name, but following a lost lawsuit, the motorcycle was marketed as the EMW R35 starting in 1952. In Poland, the “35” model was nicknamed the “donkey” (osioł or osiołek).
Technical specifications:
Length / width / height: 2 / 0.8 / 0.95 m
Curb weight: 155 kg
Powertrain: single-cylinder, four-stroke, overhead-valve (OHV) engine with a displacement of 342 cc and an output of 14 hp; power transmitted to the rear wheel via a driveshaft
Maximum speed: 100 km/h
Range: approx. 400 km
Fuel tank capacity: 12 l
Fuel consumption: approx. 3 l / 100 km
