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BMW R 60/5 (1972-73) technical specifications

BMW R 60/5 technical specifications

BMW R 60/5 is produced in 1972-73. Engine is Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder, displacement 599 cc / 36.6 cu-in , produces power 29.5 kW / 40 hp @ 6400 rpm and 49 Nm / 36 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm. BMW R 60/5 wet weight is 210 kg / 463 lbs. BMW R 60/5 has 1 photos.

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Model: R 60/5
Years: 1972-73
Engine: Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 599 cc / 36.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 73.5 x 70.6 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Induction: 2 x Bing slide carburetors
Ignition: Battery ignition
Starting: Kick
Clutch: Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring
Max Power: 29.5 kW / 40 hp @ 6400 rpm
Max Torque: 49 Nm / 36 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Transmission: 4 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Gear Ratio: 1st 3.896 / 2nd 2.578 / 3rd 1.875 / 4th 1.50:1
Frame: Double loop tubular frame with bolt on rear section
Front Suspension: Telescopic hydraulic forks
Front Wheel Travel: 208 mm / 8.2 in
Rear Suspension: Long swinging arm with strut
Rear Wheel Travel: 125 mm / 4.9 in
Front Brakes: 200mm Drum
Rear Brakes: 200mm Drum
Front Tyre: 3.25 - S19
Rear Tyre: 4.00 - S18
Wet-Weight: 210 kg / 463 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal

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