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BMW R 60/7 (1976-1981) Specs, Performance & Photos

Segment: Clasic
Production years: 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

BMW R 60/7 1976-1981 2 Photos
BMW R 60/7 (1976-1981)BMW R 60/7 (1976-1981)

In 1976, BMW released the R 60/7, a motorcycle that received some details improvements and modifications. The 24-litter tank, which was only available on the R 90 S, was also fitted on the R 60/7 model.

The fuel cap was fitted with a roll-over valve that prevented the fuel from spilling out in case of an accident. Also, the bike received a tank bag, an accessory that was popular at the time.

The bike was fitted as standard with perforated disc brakes on the front, and on the engine side, it kept the same performance as its predecessor, but changes were made in the inside of the engine to reduce the noise that came from the valve train.

The 1976 BMW R 60/7 powered by a 599cc flat-twin engine with a power output of 40 hp at 6,400 rpm and 49 Nm (36 lb-ft) of torque, enjoyed good sales because was primarily ordered by the government agencies that were loyal to BMW Motorrad.

The model featured modern brakes on the front, with a single perforated disc and a simplex drum unit mounted on the rear wheel.

The model came with standard features such as wire-spoked wheels, a dual seat with passenger grab rails, a dual chromed exhaust system, an analog instrument cluster, a large round headlamp, and a black-finished steel frame.

BMW R 60/7 1976-1981

BMW R 60/7 599

engine specs
Type:air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, 2 valves
Displacement:599 cm3
Bore X Stroke:2.9x2.8 in OR 74 mm
Compression Ratio:9.2:1
Horsepower:40/6400 KW(hp)/RPM
Torque:36/5000 lb-ft/RPM OR 49/5000 Nm/RPM
Fuel System:2xBing slide carburetors
transmission specs
Gearbox:4-speed, manual
Clutch:dry, single plate
Primary Drive:-
Final Drive:shaft
chassis specs
Frame:steel
Front Suspension:telescopic fork
Rear Suspension:dual shocks
Front Brake:200mm drum
Rear Brake:200mm drum
dimension specs
Overall Length:-
Overall Width:-
Seat Height:-
Wheelbase:-
Ground Clearance:-
Weight:463 lbs OR 210 kg
Fuel Capacity:6.3 gallons OR 23.8 L
tyres specs
Front:3.25 - S19
Rear:4.00 - S18
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