.

BMW R 60/5

.  

Make Model

BMW R 60/5

Year

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
.