1976 BMW R 60/7 technical specifications

Technical specifications

Model: R 60/7
Years: 1976-81
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
Consumption Average: 4.9 L/100 km / 20.4 km/l / 48 US mpg
Standing ¼ Mile: 15.9 sec / 138 km/h / 86 mph
Top Seed: 158 km/h / 98 mph
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