BMW R 60/6 (1973-76)

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The BMW R 60/6 motorcycle was produced between 1973-76 and features a four-stroke, two-cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer engine with pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. It has a capacity of 599 cc and produces 40 horsepower at 6400 rpm. The bike has two Bing slide carburetors and a battery ignition system. It uses a dry single plate clutch with a diaphragm spring and has a 4-speed transmission with a shaft final drive. The frame is a double loop tubular design with a bolt-on rear section. The front suspension consists of telescopic hydraulic forks while the rear suspension features a long swinging arm with strut. The bike has 200mm drum brakes on both the front and rear wheels and has a wet weight of 463 lbs. The fuel capacity is 24 liters or 6.3 US gallons.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW R 60/6

Year: 1973 – 76


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: Electric
Clutch: Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring
Max Power: 29.5 kW / 40 hp @ 6400 rpm
Max Torque: 49 Nm / 5.0 kgf-m / 36 ft lb @ 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″
Rear Suspension: Long swinging arm with strut
Rear Wheel Travel: 125 mm / 4.9″
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 liters / 6.3 US gal

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