1968 BMW R 60US

Make Model	BMW R 60 US
Year	1968
Engine	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder
Capacity	593 cc / 36 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	72 x 73 mm
Lubrication	Wet sump
Compression Ratio	7.5:1
Cooling System	Air cooled
Induction	2 x 24mm Bing slide carburetors
Ignition	Bosch Magneto
Starting	Kick
Clutch	Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring
Max Power	22.4 kW / 30 hp @ 5800 rpm
Max Torque	49 Nm / 36 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Clutch	Dry single plate
Transmission	4 Speed
Final Drive	Shaft
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	3.50-18
Rear Tyre	4.00-18
Wheelbase	1488 mm / 58.6 in
Seat Height	845 mm / 33.3 in
Ground Clearance	180 mm / 7.1 in
Wet Weight	207 kg / 457 lbs
Fuel Capacity	24 Litres / 6.5 US gal