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BMW R 60 19591959 BMW R 60 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
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| General information | |
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| Model name | BMW R 60 |
| Year model | 1959 |
| Type | Allround |
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| Engine and transmission | |
| Engine size | 594.0 ccm (36.25 cubic inches) |
| Type of engine | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Effect | 28.0 HP (20.4 kW)) @ 5600 RPM |
| Top speed | 145.0 km/h (90.1 mph) |
| Compression | 6.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 72.0 x 73.0 mm (2.8 x 2.9 inches) |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. 24mm Bing |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Transmission type | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Dry-single plate-cable operated |
| Fuel consumption | 4.20 litres/100 km (23.8 km/l or 56.00 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 97.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type | Steel doble cradle |
| Front suspension | Long swingarm-oil pressure shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Twin shock-Swingarm |
| Front tire | 3.50-18.00 |
| Rear tire | 3.50-18.00 |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Seat | Single seat |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 195.0 kg (429.9 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1436 HP/kg |
| Overall height | 980 mm (38.6 inches) |
| Overall length | 2125 mm (83.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 660 mm (26.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1380 mm (54.3 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons) |
| Other specifications | |
| Starter | Kick |
| Carrying capacity | 360.00-with sidecar 600kg |
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| Further information | |
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| Ask questions | Join the 59 BMW R 60 discussion group or the general BMW discussion group. |
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