| Year:
1970
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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 (boxer)
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
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|
WEIGHT AND FUEL ECONOMY
Dry Weight:
Wet Weight:
462
Load Capacity:
876 lbs
GVWR:
Fuel Capacity:
6.34
Average MPG:
49
Gallons to Reserve:
Range to Reserve:
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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 |
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