BMW R 60/5 (1971-73) vs Suzuki TS 250X / RH250X (1984-89)
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| Make: | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model: | R 60/5 | TS 250X / RH250X |
| Years: | 1971-73 | 1984-89 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. | Two stroke, single cylinder, reed valve |
| Capacity: | 599 cc / 36.6 cu in. | 246 cc / 15.0 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 73.5 x 70.6 mm | 70 x 64.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.2:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x Bing slide carburetors | Mikuni VM34SS carburetor |
| Ignition: | Battery ignition | Suzuki PEI |
| Starting: | Kick | Kick |
| Clutch: | Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring | Wet, multi-plate |
| Max Power: | 29.5 kW / 40 hp @ 6400 rpm | 23 kW / 31 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 49 Nm / 5.0 kgf-m / 36 ft lb @ 5000 rpm | 31.2 Nm / 3.2 kgf-m / 23.1lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed | 5 Speed, constant mesh |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Frame: | Double loop tubular frame with bolt on rear section | Double cradle, tubular steel |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic hydraulic forks | Telescopic fork, leading axle oil damped |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 208 mm / 8.2" | 250 mm / 9.8 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Long swinging arm with strut | Swingarm, mono-shock |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 125 mm / 4.9" | 266 mm / 10.5 in |
| Front Brakes: | ∅200mm Drum | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes: | ∅200mm Drum | Drum, internal expanding, leading shoe |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25 - S19 | 3.00 x 21 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 24 liters / 6.3 US gal | 12 L / 3.2 US gal / 2.6 Imp gal |