BMW R 60 US (1968) vs Yamaha YZF-600 R6 (2005)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | Yamaha |
| Model: | R 60 US | YZF-600 R6 |
| Years: | 1968 | 2005 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 593 cc / 36 cu-in | 599 cc / 36.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 72 x 73 mm | 67 x 42.5 mm |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Compression Ratio: | 7.5:1 | 12.4;1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x 24mm Bing slide carburetors | Fuel Injection 38mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition: | Bosch Magneto | TCI |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 22.4 kW / 30 hp @ 5800 rpm | 123 hp / 89.7 kW @ 13000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 49 Nm / 36 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 68.5 Nm / 50.52 lb-ft @ 12000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | #530 O-ring chain |
| Frame: | Double loop tubular frame with bolt on rear section | Aluminium, twin spar |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic hydraulic forks | 43mm telescopic fork, preload, compression and rebound damping adjustable. |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 208 mm / 8.2 in | 119.4 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Long swinging arm with strut | Monoshock piggyback reservoir and adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping adjustable, |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 125 mm / 4.9 in | 119.4 mm / 4.7 in |
| Front Brakes: | 200mm Drum | 2x 298mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | 200mm Drum | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.50-18 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00-18 | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1488 mm / 58.6 in | 1380 mm / 54.3 in |
| Seat Height: | 845 mm / 33.3 in | 820 mm / 32.3 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 180 mm / 7.1 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Wet Weight: | 207 kg / 457 lbs | 197 kg / 369.3 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 24 Litres / 6.5 US gal | 17.5 Litres / 4.6 gal |