BMW R60 Specifications - Engine, Power, Dimensions & Performance
Full technical specs for BMW R60: engine details, horsepower, torque, weight, top speed, and more. Check official specifications and performance data on Moto Riders Universe.
Manufacturer: BMW
Model: R60
Production: 1956 - 1960
Class: Vintage and Classic
Years
All
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
Generations
R60
R60
(1956–1960)
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 40 - 2,13 L
Note:
• Transmission: SAE 90 Hypoid Gear Oil (GL-4 recommended) ~0.96 L (1.7 pints)
• Drive Shaft: SAE 90 Hypoid Gear Oil (GL-4) 100 – 150 ml
• Final Drive: SAE 90 Hypoid Gear Oil (GL-4) 250 ml
Lubrication
Forced-Feed
Induction
Carburetor
2 × Bing 1/24/95 – 1/24/96
Spark Plug
Bosch W240T1 (Beru 240/14)
• Thread Size: M14 × 1.25
• Thread Length: 1/2" (12.7 mm)
• Modern Bosch Equivalent: Bosch W7DC or W7DTC
• NGK Equivalent: NGK B7HS
• Champion Equivalent: Champion N4
• Gap: 0.6 – 0.7 mm (0.024 – 0.028 in)
• Quantity: 2 plugs (one per cylinder)
• Heat Range: medium (standard for air-cooled twin engines)
Starting
Kick
Gear Ratio per Gear
1st – 5.33 : 1
2nd – 3.02 : 1
3rd – 2.04 : 1
4th – 1.54 : 1
Displacement
594 cc
Bore X Stroke
72 mm × 73 mm
Compression Ratio
6.5 :1
Horsepower
28 hp (20.9 kW) / 5600 rpm
Torque
38 Nm / 4000 rpm
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel Type
Petrol
Transmission
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
4-speed
Clutch
Dry
• Single-plate, saucer-spring
Primary Drive Ratio
2.65 : 1
Final Drive Ratio
2.91 : 1
• 2.91 : 1 (Standard ratio for solo riding on flat terrain)
• 3.13 : 1 (Improved low-end torque, slightly reduced top speed)
• 3.86 : 1 (Maximum pulling power for sidecar use, lowest top speed)
Reverse
No
Chassis
Frame
Tubular twin-loop steel cradle
Rake (fork angle)
26.5°
Trail
92 mm
/
3.62 in
Front Suspension Type
Earles fork
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
2125 mm
/
83.66 in
Overall Width
660 mm
/
25.98 in
Seat Height
735 mm
/
28.94 in
Seat Type
Single
Wheelbase
1415 mm
/
55.71 in
Ground Clearance
150 mm
/
5.91 in
Wet Weight
195 kg
/
429.90 lb
Fuel Capacity
17 l
/
4.49 gal
Overall Heigth
980 mm
/
38.58 in
Brakes and tyres
Front Brake Type
Drum
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Front Brake Diameter
200 mm
/
7.87 in
Rear Brake Diameter
200 mm
/
7.87 in
Tube / Tubeless
Tube
Wheel Type
Spoke
Front Wheel
18"
Rear Wheel
18"
Front Tire Size
3.50 – S18
Rear Tire Size
3.50 – S18
Instrument console features
Battery and lighting
Pass Light
No
Battery Type
Lead-acid
Battery Voltage
6 V
Headlight Type
Bosch with Integrated speedometer
Comfort features
Electric Start
No
Pillion Footrest
Yes
Step-up Seat / Split Seat
No
ABS available
No
Top Speed
150 km/h
/
93 mph