BMW R 60 1956 Specifications

Complete specifications and review of the 1956 BMW R 60

BMW R 60 1956 Specifications

Specifications

SpecificationValue
BrandBMW
ModelR 60
Year1956
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SpecificationValue
Year1956
Bore x Stroke72 x 73 mm
Capacity594 cc / 36.2 cu in.
ClutchSingle plate, saucer spring, dry
Compression Ratio6.5:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
EngineFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder.
Final DriveShaft
Front Brakes∅200mm Drum
Front SuspensionTelescopic hydraulic forks
Front Tyre3.50 - S18
Front Wheel Travel208 mm / 8.2"
Fuel Capacity17 liters / 4.49 US gal
Gear Ratio1st 5.33 / 2nd 3.02 / 3rd 2.04 / 4th 1.54:1
IgnitionBattery ignition
Induction2 x Type Bing 1/24/151 - 1/24/152
Max Power20.9 kW / 28 hp @ 5600 rpm
Rear Brakes∅200mm Drum
Rear SuspensionLong swinging arm with strut. 125mm wheel travel
Rear Tyre3.50 - S18
Rear Wheel Travel125 mm / 4.9"
StartingKick
Transmission4 Speed
Wet-Weight195 kg / 430 lbs