1969 BMW R60US

General motorcycle information

Model

BMW R60US

Year

1969

Engine and transmission

Displacement

36.25 cubic inches (594.0 ccm)

Engine type

Two cylinder boxer, 4 stroke

Power

30.1 horsepowers (22.4 kiloWatts) at 5800 RPM

Torque

Compression

Bore x stroke

4.39 x 4.45 inches (72.0 x 73.0 mm)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Fuel control

Overhead Valves (OHV)

Cooling system

Air

Gearbox

4-speed

Transmission type, final drive

Shaft drive (cardan)

Starter

Kick

Fuel consumption

5.00 litres/100 km, 20.0 km/l or 47.0 mpg

Top speed

145.0 kmh (90.1 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Front tyre

3.50-18.00

Rear tyre

3.50-18.00

Front brake

Expanding brake (drum)

Front brakes diameter

12.20 inches (200.0 mm)

Rear brake

Expanding brake (drum)

Rear brakes diameter

12.20 inches (200.0 mm)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight

Wet weight

429.9 pounds (195.0 kg)

Seat height

Wheelbase

87.1 inches (1427 mm)

Overall length

130.4 inches (2137 mm)

Overall width

52.5 inches (860 mm)

Overall height

59.8 inches (980 mm)

Ground clearance

Fuel capacity

4.49 gallons (17.0 litres)

Oil capacity

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