BMW R60US: history, specs, pictures
| BMW R60US | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | R 60 US |
| Production | 1967 - 1969 |
| Class | Road |
| Engine | two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 72.0mm x 73.0mm |
| Top Speed | 90 mph (145 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 29.37 HP (21.9 KW) @ 5800RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor. 24mm bing |
| Ignition | magneto |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
| Suspension | Front: cartridge Rear: twin shock-swingarm |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake). single Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 3.50-18.00 |
| Rear Tire | 3.50-18.00 |
| Wheelbase | 56.18 inches (1427 mm) |
| Length | 84.13 inches (2137 mm) |
| Width | 33.86 inches (860 mm) |
| Height | 38.58 inches (980 mm) |
| Weight | 195.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.00 liters/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The BMW R60US was a two cylinder boxer, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by BMW between 1967 and 1969. It could reach a top speed of 90 mph (145 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 29.37 HP (21.9 KW) @ 5800 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled two cylinder boxer, four-stroke. A 72.0mm bore x 73.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 594.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the dry-single plate-cable operated.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.50-18.00 front tire and a 3.50-18.00 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake). single in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a cartridge while the rear was equipped with a twin shock-swingarm. The R60US was fitted with a 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 56.18 inches (1427 mm) long.