BMW R 60/2 with Sidecar

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BMW R 60/2 with Sidecar
Manufacturer
BMW
Production 1960 - 69
Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder.
Compression ratio 7.5:1
Ignition Battery ignition
Transmission 4 Speed
Suspension Front: Telescopic hydraulic forks
Rear: Long swinging arm with strut
Brakes Front: ∅200mm Drum
Rear: ∅200mm drum
Front Tire 3.50 - S18
Rear Tire 3.50 - S18 (sidecar 4 x 18)
Weight
Fuel Capacity 17 L / 4.49 US gal
Manuals Service Manual



Engine

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder.. The engine featured a 7.5:1 compression ratio.

Drive

Power was moderated via the Single plate, saucer spring, dry.

Chassis

It came with a 3.50 - S18 front tire and a 3.50 - S18 (sidecar 4 x 18) rear tire. Stopping was achieved via ∅200mm Drum in the front and a ∅200mm drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic hydraulic forks while the rear was equipped with a Long swinging arm with strut. The R 60/2 with Sidecar was fitted with a 17 L / 4.49 US gal fuel tank.

Photos

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Overview

BMW R 60/2 with sidecar











Make Model BMW R 60/2 with Sidecar
Year 1960 - 69
Engine Type Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder.
Displacement 594 cc / 36.2 cu in
Bore X Stroke 72 x 73 mm
Compression 7.5:1
Cooling System Air cooled
Induction 2 x Type Bing 1/24/151 - 1/24/152
Ignition Battery ignition
Starting Kick
Clutch Single plate, saucer spring, dry
Max Power 22.4 kW / 30 hp @ 5800 rpm
Max Torque 49 Nm / 5.0 kgf-m / 36 ft lb @ 5000 rpm
Transmission 4 Speed
Final Drive Shaft
Gear Ratio 1st 4.17 / 2nd 2.73 / 3rd 1.94 / 4th 1.54:
Front Suspension Telescopic hydraulic forks
Front Wheel Travel 208 mm / 8.2"
Rear Suspension Long swinging arm with strut
Rear Wheel Travel 125 mm / 4.9"
Front Brakes ∅200mm Drum
Rear Brakes ∅200mm drum
Front Tire 3.50 - S18
Rear Tire 3.50 - S18 (sidecar 4 x 18)
Wet-weight 195 kg / 430 lbs (without sidecar
Fuel Capacity 17 L / 4.49 US gal