BMW R 60us 1968 Specifications

Complete specifications and review of the 1968 BMW R 60us

BMW R 60us 1968 Specifications

Specifications

SpecificationValue
BrandBMW
ModelR 60us
Year1968
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SpecificationValue
Year1968
Bore x Stroke72 x 73 mm
Capacity593 cc / 36 cu-in
ClutchDry single plate
Compression Ratio7.5:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
EngineFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder
Final DriveShaft
FrameDouble loop tubular frame with bolt on rear section
Front Wheel Travel208 mm / 8.2 in
Front Brakes200mm Drum
Front SuspensionTelescopic hydraulic forks
Front Tyre3.50-18
Fuel Capacity24 Litres / 6.5 US gal
Ground Clearance180 mm / 7.1 in
IgnitionBosch Magneto
Induction2 x 24mm Bing slide carburetors
LubricationWet sump
Max Power22.4 kW / 30 hp @ 5800 rpm
Max Torque49 Nm / 36 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Rear Brakes200mm Drum
Rear SuspensionLong swinging arm with strut
Rear Tyre4.00-18
Rear Wheel Travel125 mm / 4.9 in
Seat Height845 mm / 33.3 in
StartingKick
Transmission4 Speed
Wet Weight207 kg / 457 lbs
Wheelbase1488 mm / 58.6 in