BMW R61 vs Cagiva River 600 (1998)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BMW R61stacks up against the Cagiva River 600. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | BMW R61 | Cagiva River 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 1941 | 1998 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 600 cc | 601 cc |
| Horsepower | 18 hp | 34 hp |
| Torque | — | 44 Nm |
| Weight | — | 160 kg |
| Seat height | — | 32 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 L | — |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 4-speed | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Single | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc |
| Tires | 3.50-19.00 / 3.50-19.00 | — |
BMW R61 vs Cagiva River 600 — which should you buy?
Picking between the BMW R61 and the Cagiva River 600 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BMW R61 brings 18 hp, while the Cagiva River 600 counters with 34 hp at 160 kg.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: