BMW R60 (1956 to 1978)

The R60 Motorrad was introduced in 1956 by BMW. It is one of the most iconic models in BMW's mid-range boxer motorcycle lineup. It is equipped with a 594cc air-cooled, overhead-valve (OHV) twin-cylinder boxer engine, paired to a 4 speed manual transmission in the early versions and a 5 speed transmission in later series, always with shaft drive. The original R60 (1956–1960) offered a smooth and reliable character; it was followed by the R60/2 (1960–1969), reinforced for intensive use with a sidecar and highly regarded for its robustness; with the arrival of the modern era came the R60/5 (1969–1973), with a new chassis and greater mechanical smoothness; subsequently, the R60/6 (1974–1976) incorporated improvements in brakes and suspension. Finally, the R60/7 (1976–1978) represented the last evolution of the concept before being replaced by models with larger engines. The R60 always stood out for its balance, durability and touring capabilities. The BMW R60 was produced until 1978.