The BMW R 60/2 with Sidecar was produced from 1960-69 with a four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer engine. It had a capacity of 594 cc and a compression ratio of 7.5:1. The ignition was battery-powered and the transmission was a 4-speed with a single plate, saucer spring, dry clutch. The maximum power was 22.4 kW / 30 hp @ 5800 rpm with a maximum torque of 49 Nm / 5.0 kgf-m / 36 ft lb @ 5000 rpm. The front suspension was telescopic hydraulic forks with a front wheel travel of 208 mm / 8.2″, while the rear suspension was a long swinging arm with strut and a rear wheel travel of 125 mm / 4.9″. The brakes were 200mm drum for both the front and rear, with the front tire being 3.50 – S18 and the rear tire being 3.50 – S18 (sidecar 4 x 18). Its wet weight was 195 kg / 430 lbs (without sidecar) and its fuel capacity was 17 L / 4.49 US gal.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: BMW R 60/2 with Sidecar
| Year | 1960 – 69 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 594 cc / 36.2 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 72 x 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Induction | 2 x Type Bing 1/24/151 – 1/24/152 |
| Ignition | Battery ignition |
| Starting | Kick |
| Clutch | Single plate, saucer spring, dry |
| Max Power | 22.4 kW / 30 hp @ 5800 rpm |
| Max Torque | 49 Nm / 5.0 kgf-m / 36 ft lb @ 5000 rpm |
| Transmission | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 4.17 / 2nd 2.73 / 3rd 1.94 / 4th 1.54: |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic hydraulic forks |
| Front Wheel Travel | 208 mm / 8.2″ |
| Rear Suspension | Long swinging arm with strut |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 125 mm / 4.9″ |
| Front Brakes | 200mm Drum |
| Rear Brakes | 200mm drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.50 – S18 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.50 – S18 (sidecar 4 x 18) |
| Wet-Weight | 195 kg / 430 lbs (without sidecar |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 L / 4.49 US gal |
