The BMW R 60 5 motorcycle specifications include a 599 cc (36.55 cu in) engine, power of 40 hp (29.2 kW) @ 6,400 rpm, a 4-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 210 kg (463 lb).
Key specifications
How the BMW R 60 5 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all BMW models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the BMW database average.
About 51% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 22nd percentile across BMW models.
About 34% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 19th percentile across BMW models.
About 7% lighter than the BMW database average. Around the 39th percentile across BMW models.
About 5% taller than the BMW database average. Around the 87th percentile across BMW models.
About 25% larger than the BMW database average. Around the 88th percentile across BMW models.
BMW database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
40 hp — more powerful than about 22% of BMW models with power data.
599 cc — larger displacement than about 19% of BMW models.
210 kg — heavier than about 39% of BMW models, or lighter than about 61%.
850 mm — taller than about 87% of BMW models.
24 L — larger than about 88% of BMW fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with BMW average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across BMW models where that dimension is available.
2,100
2,193
4% below average.
850
877
3% below average.
1,040
1,199
13% below average.
1,385
1,497
7% below average.
850
809
5% above average.
165
125
32% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.27-19 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 4.02-19 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 500 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.190 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 190.5 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 66.8 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.04:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1969 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 599 cc (36.55 cu in) |
| Power | 40 hp (29.2 kW) @ 6,400 rpm |
| Torque | 49.0 Nm (5.0 kgf-m or 36.1 ft.lbs) @ 5,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 73.5 x 70.6 mm (2.9 x 2.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. 26mm |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Starter | Kick |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Dry single plate-diaphragm spring |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Duplex loop |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Cartridge |
| Rear suspension | Twin shock-Swingarm |
| Front wheel travel | 208 mm (8.2 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 125 mm (4.9 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 3.27-19 |
| Rear tire | 4.02-19 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 210 kg (463 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 850 mm (33.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,100 mm (82.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 850 mm (33.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,040 mm (40.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,385 mm (54.5 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm (6.5 inches) |
| Carrying capacity | 398kg |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 24.00 L (6.34 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 4.80 L/100 km (20.8 km/l or 49.00 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 111.4 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 167.0 km/h (103.8 mph) |
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| 0–100 km/h | 8.20 seconds |
Other specifications
| Comments | Price 1969 DM 3996 |
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