| Year:
1972
|
GENERAL
Make:
BMW
Model:
R60/5
Retail New:
$3,996
Retail Current:
|
CHASSIS
Frame:
Double loop tubular
Wheelbase:
54.52 SWB, 56.49 LWB
Seat Height:
33.5"
Front Tire:
3.25-19
Rear Tire:
4.00-18
Front Brakes:
drum 200mm (7.87")
Rear Brakes:
drum 200mm (7.87")
Front Suspension:
Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension:
Long wing arm with strut
Instrumentation:
Mechanical speedo and tack integrated in headlight nacell
|
ENGINE
Engine Type:
Horizontally opposed twin
Engine Displacement:
599cc
Bore x Stroke:
73.5mm (2.89") 70.6mm (2.77")
Valve Train:
OHV, push rod & rocker
Valves per Cylinder:
2
Valve Adjustment:
mechanical
Compression:
9.2:1
Carburetion:
Dual Bing type 53 slide
Ignition:
Battery, single breaker, dual coil
Starting System:
Bosch electric 0.5 hp, kick
Lubrication:
Wet sump
Cooling System:
Air
|
|
WEIGHT AND FUEL ECONOMY
Dry Weight:
Wet Weight:
451
Load Capacity:
876 lbs
GVWR:
Fuel Capacity:
6.34g
Average MPG:
49 mpg
Gallons to Reserve:
Range to Reserve:
|
TRANSMISSION
Clutch:
Dry single plate with spring
Number of Gears:
4
Final Drive:
Shaft/bevel gears
|
PERFORMANCE
Charging Output:
Battery:
12V 15AH
Power:
40 hp @ 6,400 rpm
Torque:
36 ft/lb @5,000 rpm
Top Speed:
103 mph
RPM @ 60:
Standing 1/4:
0-60:
8.2 seconds |
The Motorcycle Database is a research directory for specifications on all of your favorite classic motorcycles. You can search the database by motorcycle year, make and/or model, and enjoy detailed results from mechanical specs to performance information to original and current sale values
Help us complete the Motorcycle Database! If you can’t find a certain year, make or model and have some or all of the information, please add it to our database. All approved database entries will receive a coupon of $5 off from the Motorcycle Classics Vintage Shop and will also be included in a random drawing for a $300 gift certificate to BikeBandit.com, America’s number-one source for parts on the web.
Click here to submit data to the Motorcycle Database.