The BMW R 60 motorcycle specifications include a 594 cc (36.25 cu in) engine, power of 28 hp (20.4 kW) @ 5,600 rpm, a 4-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 195 kg (429.9 lb).
Key specifications
The 1956 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the BMW R 60 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 66% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 16th percentile across BMW models.
About 35% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 17th percentile across BMW models.
About 12% smaller than the BMW database average. Around the 40th 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.
28 hp — more powerful than about 16% of BMW models with power data.
594 cc — larger displacement than about 17% of BMW models.
17 L — larger than about 40% 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.
2,125
2,193
3% below average.
660
877
25% below average.
980
1,199
18% below average.
1,380
1,497
8% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.50-18.00 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 3.50-18.00 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 405 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.144 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 143.6 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 47.1 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.99:1 (Square) |
Model information
| Category | Allround |
|---|
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 594 cc (36.25 cu in) |
| Power | 28 hp (20.4 kW) @ 5,600 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 72.0 x 73 mm (2.8 x 2.9 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 6.5:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. 24mm Bing |
| 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-cable operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel doble cradle |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Long swingarm-oil pressure shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Twin shock-Swingarm |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Duplex full hub |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Simplex full hub |
| Front tire | 3.50-18.00 |
| Rear tire | 3.50-18.00 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 195 kg (429.9 lb) |
|---|---|
| Overall length | 2,125 mm (83.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 660 mm (26.0 inches) |
| Overall height | 980 mm (38.6 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,380 mm (54.3 inches) |
| Carrying capacity | 360.00-with sidecar 600kg |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 4.20 L/100 km (23.8 km/l or 56.00 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 97.4 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 145.0 km/h (90.1 mph) |
|---|---|
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1436 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Seat | Single seat |
|---|---|
| Comments | Price was DM 3235 for the bike. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from BMW models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official BMW information before relying on them. Visit the official BMW website.