1968 BMW R 60 2

BMW R 60 2 1968


1968 BMW R 60 2 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

General information
Model BMW R 60 2
Year of manufacture 1968
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
Output 30.1 HP (21.9 kW)) @ 5800 RPM
Top speed 145.0 km/h (90.1 mph)
Compression 7.5:1
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
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 3.25-18.00
Rear tire 3.50-18.00
Front brakes Expanding brake (drum brake). Duplex full hub
Diameter 200 mm (7.9 inches)
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake). Simplex full hub
Diameter 200 mm (7.9 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Overall height 980 mm (38.6 inches)
Overall length 2125 mm (83.7 inches)
Overall width 660 mm (26.0 inches)
Wheelbase 1415 mm (55.7 inches)
Fuel capacity 17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
Other specifications
Starter Kick
Comments Price in 1969 for the bike was DM 3315.
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Further information
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