BMW R60/5
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| BMW R 60/5 | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1969 - 1972 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 73.7mm x 73.7mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Horsepower | 39.96 HP (29.8 KW) @ 6400RPM |
| Torque | 36.14 ft/lbs (49.0 Nm) @ 5000RPM |
| Spark Plug | NGK BP7ES |
| Battery | YUASA YB18L-A |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed, manual Final Drive: shaft |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic fork Rear: dual shocks |
| Brakes | Front: 200mm drum Rear: 200mm drum |
| Front Tire | 3.25x19 |
| Rear Tire | 4.00x18 |
| Weight | 210.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The BMW R 60/5 was a air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder Classic motorcycle produced by BMW in 1969. Max torque was 36.14 ft/lbs (49.0 Nm) @ 5000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 39.96 HP (29.8 KW) @ 6400 RPM.
Engine
A 73.7mm bore x 73.7mm stroke result in a displacement of just 599.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 4-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, single plate.
Chassis
It came with a 3.25 - S19 front tire and a 4.00 - S18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 200mm drum in the front and a 200mm drum in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a dual shocks.
1969 - 1973 BMW R 60/5
The 1969 BWM R 60/5 is one of the most successful machines by the House of Munich in the post-war era. It comes with features such as a dual seat, passenger grab rails, a dual exhaust system, a side-stand, laced wheels, a hydraulic telescopic fork, dual shock absorbers as a rear suspension, drum brakes, a large headlight and a large, 24-liter (6.3-gallon) fuel tank.
In the engine department it sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder powerhouse paired to a four-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 40 horsepower and 49 Nm of torque.
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