Introduced in 1932 and intended to bridge the gap between the 'budget' R2 198cc single and the expensive twins, the R4 looked much like the former, whose channel-section steel frame and running gear it used almost unaltered. The 398cc overhead-valve engine featured enclosed valve gear and produced 12bhp, gaining an extra two horsepower in 1933 when the R4 was updated to Series 2 specification with revised styling and a four-speed gearbox. A new cylinder head, tidier engine casings and changes to the toolbox and generator locations were introduced as the rugged R4 - a favourite with police forces and the German Army - progressed through to Series 5 before production ceased in 1936. This R4 was delivered new to Vornhinweg, Gera in May 1932. There are no documents with this Lot. Diese 1932er R4 wurde im Mai 1952 als Neufahrzeug an den Händler Vornhinweg in Gera ausgeliefert. Zu dem Los existieren keinerlei Dokumente.
Introduced in 1932 and intended to bridge the gap between the 'budget' R2 198cc single and the expensive twins, the R4 looked much like the former, whose channel-section steel frame and running gear it used almost unaltered. The 398cc overhead-valve engine featured enclosed valve gear and produced 12bhp, gaining an extra two horsepower in 1933 when the R4 was updated to Series 2 specification with revised styling and a four-speed gearbox. A new cylinder head, tidier engine casings and changes to the toolbox and generator locations were introduced as the rugged R4 - a favourite with police forces and the German Army - progressed through to Series 5 before production ceased in 1936. This R4 was delivered new to Vornhinweg, Gera in May 1932. There are no documents with this Lot. Diese 1932er R4 wurde im Mai 1952 als Neufahrzeug an den Händler Vornhinweg in Gera ausgeliefert. Zu dem Los existieren keinerlei Dokumente.
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