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R 60/5
Specifications
BMW R 60/5 Specifications - Engine, Power, Dimensions & Performance
Full technical specs for BMW R 60/5: engine details, horsepower, torque, weight, top speed, and more. Check specifications and performance data on Moto Riders Universe.
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1973
Generations
R60/5
R60/5 (1969–1973)
Engine
Engine Type
Boxer
Number of Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-stroke
Valves
2
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valve Configuration
OHV
Cooling System
Air-cooled
Engine Oil
SAE 20W-50 - 2,25 L
Manual notes:
• Below 32 °F (0 °C) → SAE 10W-30 // for cold weather starts
• 32–86 °F (0–30 °C) → SAE 30 // normal summer use
• Above 86 °F (30 °C) → SAE 40 // for hot climate or highway riding
Lubrication
Wet Sump
Induction
Carburetor
2 x Bing 1/26/111 - 1/26/112
Spark Plug
Bosch W230 T30
• Beru 230/14/3 A
• Champion N 7 y
• NGK BPR7EIX
• NGK BP7ES
Starting
Electric
Gear Ratio per Gear
1st – 3.896
2nd – 2.578
3rd – 1.875
4th – 1.50 : 1
Displacement
599 cc
Bore X Stroke
73.5 × 70.6 mm
Compression Ratio
9.2 : 1
Horsepower
40 hp (29.5 KW) / 6400 rpm
Torque
49 Nm / 36 ft lb / 5000 rpm
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel Type
Petrol
Transmission
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
4-speed
Clutch
Dry
Primary Drive Ratio
1.50 : 1
Final Drive Ratio
3.20 : 1
Reverse
No
Chassis
Frame
Double loop tubular frame with bolt on rear section
Rake (fork angle)
27.5°
Trail
86
mm
/ 3.39
in
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber
Front Wheel Travel
208
mm
/ 8.19
in
Rear Suspension Type
Long swinging arm with strut
Rear Wheel Travel
125
mm
/ 4.92
in
Dimension
Overall Length
2100
mm
/ 82.68
in
From 1973: 2150 mm / 84.64 in
Overall Width
850
mm
/ 33.46
in
Seat Height
850
mm
/ 33.46
in
Seat Type
Bench seat
Wheelbase
1385
mm
/ 54.53
in
From 1973: 1435 mm / 56.49 in
Ground Clearance
165
mm
/ 6.50
in
Wet Weight
210
kg
/ 462.97
lb
From 1971: 205 Kg / 451lb
Fuel Capacity
24
l
/ 6.34
gal
From 1971: 18 litres / 4.8 gal US
Overall Heigth
1040
mm
/ 40.94
in
Brakes and tyres
Front Brake Type
Drum
Duplex drum brake
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Simplex drum brake
Front Brake Diameter
200
mm
/ 7.87
in
Rear Brake Diameter
200
mm
/ 7.87
in
Tube / Tubeless
Tube
Wheel Type
Spoke
Front Wheel
19"
Rear Wheel
18"
Front Tire Size
3.25 S 19
Rear Tire Size
4.00 S 18
Instrument console features
Speedometer
Analogue
Battery and lighting
Battery Type
Lead-acid
Battery Voltage
12 V
Headlight Type
Bosch with integrated instrument cluster
Turn Signals Type
Bulb
Comfort features
Electric Start
Yes
Bosch 0.5 hp
Pillion Footrest
Yes
Step-up Seat / Split Seat
No
ABS available
No
Top Speed
167
km/h
/ 104
mph
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