BMW R 60 US (1968)
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| Make: | BMW |
| Model: | R 60 US |
| Years: | 1968 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 593 cc / 36 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 72 x 73 mm |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump |
| Compression Ratio: | 7.5:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x 24mm Bing slide carburetors |
| Ignition: | Bosch Magneto |
| Starting: | Kick |
| Clutch: | Dry single plate |
| Max Power: | 22.4 kW / 30 hp @ 5800 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 49 Nm / 36 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft |
| Frame: | Double loop tubular frame with bolt on rear section |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic hydraulic forks |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 208 mm / 8.2 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Long swinging arm with strut |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 125 mm / 4.9 in |
| Front Brakes: | 200mm Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | 200mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 3.50-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00-18 |
| Wheelbase: | 1488 mm / 58.6 in |
| Seat Height: | 845 mm / 33.3 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 180 mm / 7.1 in |
| Wet Weight: | 207 kg / 457 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 24 Litres / 6.5 US gal |