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[[ | {{Motorcycle | ||
In the 1970s, author, philosopher and [[motorcycle]] enthusiast | |name = '''BMW R60''' | ||
|photo = R60US.jpg | |||
|aka = R602, R 60 2, R605, R 60 5, R 60-5, R 60-6, R 60-7, R 60 | |||
|manufacturer = [[BMW]] | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 1956 - 1977 | |||
|model_year = | |||
|predecessor = | |||
|successor = | |||
|class = [[Classic]] | |||
|engine = two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | |||
|bore_stroke = 73.5mm x 70.6mm | |||
|compression = 6.5:1 | |||
|top_speed = 104 mph (167 km/h) | |||
|power = 39.16 HP (29.2 KW) @ 6400RPM | |||
|torque = 36.14 ft/lbs (49.0 Nm) @ 5000RPM | |||
|ignition = | |||
|spark_plug = | |||
|battery = 9.2:1 | |||
|transmission = Gear box: 5-speed <br> | |||
Final Drive: [[shaft]] drive (cardan) <br> | |||
Clutch: dry-single plate-cable operated <br> | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension =Front: long swingarm-oil pressure shock absorbers <br> | |||
Rear: twin shock-swingarm | |||
|brakes =Front: single disc <br>Rear: expanding brake | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|3.25-19}} | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|4.00-18}} | |||
|rake_trail = | |||
|wheelbase = 55.71 inches (1415 mm) | |||
|length = 83.66 inches (2125 mm) | |||
|width = 25.98 inches (660 mm) | |||
|height = 38.58 inches (980 mm) | |||
|seat_height = 33.46 inches (850 mm) | |||
|dry_weight = 429.9 pounds (195.0 Kg) | |||
|wet_weight = 236.0 kg | |||
|fuel_capacity = 6.34 Gallon (24.00 Liters) | |||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|oil_filter = Fram CH6060 | |||
|fuel_consumption = 4.80 liters/100 km (20.8 km/l or 49.00 mpg) | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = | |||
|competition = | |||
}} | |||
The '''[[BMW]] R60''' was a two cylinder boxer, [[four-stroke]] Classic [[motorcycle]] produced by [[BMW]] between 1956 and 1977. It could reach a top speed of 104 mph (167 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 36.14 ft/lbs (49.0 Nm) @ 5000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 39.16 HP (29.2 KW) @ 6400 RPM. | |||
==Overview== | |||
In the 1970s, author, philosopher and [[motorcycle]] enthusiast Robert M.Pirsig left his home in Minnesota to ride across the United States to the Pacific Ocean. For his mount, he chose his trusty /2 series [[BMW|BMW motorcycle]]. The trip brought adventures, recounted in his bestselling book, '''Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance''', which inspired a generation to set off on their own BMWs in search of quality motorcycling. Steve jobs as also known to ride this same bike. [[File:Steve-Jobs-BMW-R60-2.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Steve Jobs Riding his BMW R60/2]] | |||
==Engine== | |||
The engine was a [[air cooled]] two cylinder boxer, four-stroke. A 73.5mm [[bore]] x 70.6mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 599.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv). | |||
==Drive== | |||
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the dry-single plate-cable operated. | |||
==Chassis== | |||
It came with a 3.25-19 front [[tire]] and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding [[brake]] in the rear. The front suspension was a long swingarm-oil pressure shock absorbers while the rear was equipped with a twin shock-swingarm. The R 60-7 was fitted with a 6.34 Gallon (24.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 429.9 pounds (195.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 55.71 inches (1415 mm) long. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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==1962== | ==1962== | ||
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<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:1962-BMW-R60-2-Black-5945-0.jpg|left|thumb|1962 BMW R60/2 in Black | |||
File:1962-BMW-R60-2-Black-5945-1.jpg|left|thumb|1962 BMW R60/2 in Black | |||
File:1962-BMW-R60-2-Black-5945-2.jpg|left|thumb|1962 BMW R60/2 in Black | |||
File:1962-BMW-R60-2-Black-5945-3.jpg|left|thumb|1962 BMW R60/2 in Black | |||
File:1962-BMW-R60-2-Black-5945-4.jpg|left|thumb|1962 BMW R60/2 in Black | |||
File:1962-BMW-R60-2-Black-5945-5.jpg|left|thumb|1962 BMW R60/2 in Black | |||
File:1962-BMW-R60-2-Black-5945-6.jpg|left|thumb|1962 BMW R60/2 in Black | |||
File:1962-BMW-R60-2-Black-5945-7.jpg|left|thumb|1962 BMW R60/2 in Black | |||
</ | File:1962-BMW-R60-2-Black-5945-8.jpg|left|thumb|1962 BMW R60/2 in Black | ||
</gallery> | |||
==1965== | ==1965== | ||
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==1967== | ==1967== | ||
< | |||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:1967-BMW-R602.jpg|left|thumb|1967 BMW R60/2 | |||
File:1967-BMW-R60-2-Black-9802-0.jpg|left|thumb|1967 BMW R60/2 in Black | |||
File:1967-BMW-R60-2-Black-9802-1.jpg|left|thumb|1967 BMW R60/2 in Black | |||
File:1967-BMW-R60-2-Black-9802-2.jpg|left|thumb|1967 BMW R60/2 in Black | |||
File:1967-BMW-R60-2-Black-9802-3.jpg|left|thumb|1967 BMW R60/2 in Black | |||
File:1967-BMW-R60-2-Black-9802-4.jpg|left|thumb|1967 BMW R60/2 in Black | |||
</ | File:1967-BMW-R60-2-Black-9802-5.jpg|left|thumb|1967 BMW R60/2 in Black | ||
</gallery> | |||
==1969== | ==1969== | ||
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[[Category:1960s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1960s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | ||
==1956 - 1960 BMW R 60== | ==1956 - 1960 BMW R 60== | ||