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BMW R 60 1957 — Specs & Overview
Specifications and model details
The BMW R 60 is a other motorcycle produced between 1957. Developed by BMW from DE, it represents the other class and carries the characteristics typical of its production period.
Engine size
594.0 ccm (36.25 cubic inches)
Fuel capacity
17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
Key features
Expanding brake (drum brake). Duplex full hub
Technical specifications
Engine
Engine size
594.0 ccm (36.25 cubic inches)
Engine type
Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Compression
6.5:1
Bore x stroke
72.0 x 73.0 mm (2.8 x 2.9 inches)
Fuel system
Carburettor. 24mm Bing
Fuel control
Overhead Valves (OHV)
Lubrication system
Wet sump
Cooling system
Air
Transmission
Gearbox
4-speed
Transmission type
Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch
Dry-single plate-cable operated
Chassis
Frame type
Steel doble cradle
Front suspension
Long swingarm-oil pressure shock absorbers
Rear suspension
Twin shock-Swingarm
Front tire
3.50-18.00
Rear tire
3.50-18.00
Front brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake). Duplex full hub
Front brakes diameter
200 mm (7.9 inches)
Rear brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake). Simplex full hub
Rear brakes diameter
200 mm (7.9 inches)
Wheelbase
1380 mm (54.3 inches)
Dimensions & weight
Dry weight
195.0 kg (429.9 pounds)
Power/weight ratio
0.1436 HP/kg
Overall height
980 mm (38.6 inches)
Overall length
2125 mm (83.7 inches)
Overall width
660 mm (26.0 inches)
Fuel capacity
17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
Carrying capacity
360.00-with sidecar 600kg
Electronics
Starter
Kick
Other
Year of manufacture
1957
Type
Allround
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Output
28.0 HP (20.4 kW)) @ 5600 RPM
Greenhouse gases
97.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Seat
Single seat
Performance
Top speed
145.0 km/h (90.1 mph)
Fuel consumption
4.20 litres/100 km (23.8 km/l or 56.00 mpg)