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BMW · 1968–1969

1968 BMW R60US

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1968 BMW R60US
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Average sale
$11,033
Sales
3
Low
$8,500
High
$15,000

Specifications

Category
Allround
Displacement
594.0 ccm (36.25 cubic inches)
Displacement (cc)
594.00
Engine details
Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power
30.1 HP (21.9 kW) @ 5800 RPM
Top speed
145.0 km/h (90.1 mph)
Bore × stroke
72.0 x 73.0 mm (2.8 x 2.9 inches)
Fuel system
Carburettor. 24mm Bing
Fuel control
Overhead Valves (OHV)
Ignition
Magneto
Lubrication
Wet sump
Cooling
Air
Gearbox
4-speed
Transmission
Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch
Dry-single plate-cable operated
Frame
Steel-double cradle
Front suspension
Cartridge
Rear suspension
Twin shock-Swingarm
Front tyre
3.50-18.00
Rear tyre
3.50-18.00
Front brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake). Single
Front brake Ø
200 mm (7.9 inches)
Rear brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brake Ø
200 mm (7.9 inches)
Wheels
Spoked
Wet weight
195.0 kg (429.9 pounds)
Height
980 mm (38.6 inches)
Length
2137 mm (84.1 inches)
Width
860 mm (33.9 inches)
Wheelbase
1427 mm (56.2 inches)
Fuel capacity
17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
Starter
Kick

The 1968 BMW R60US

1968 BMW R60US sits in the middle of BMW's Slash-2 boxer lineup, the touring-oriented sibling built with an eye toward American roads and American riders. This is a mid-displacement flat-twin built for covering distance rather than chasing speed, and it shows in how it rides: relaxed, stable, and unbothered by long stretches of highway. The shaft drive means no chain maintenance, which matters if you actually plan to put miles on it rather than just polish it in a garage. Handling favors steady cruising over aggressive cornering, and that's exactly the point of the US-spec variant.

The 1968 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year — buyers comparing it to a 1967 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences.

Owners tend to be riders who already know boxer twins and want something usable rather than showy, often stepping away from modern bikes cluttered with electronics. Collector interest sits at a moderate level, so a clean, well-documented 1968 BMW R60US draws attention without commanding speculative prices.

Auction history

DateListingPriceMileageSource
Sep 19, 20261968 BMW R60US$9,600—Bring a Trailer
Nov 2, 20251968 BMW R60US w/Velorex Sidecar$8,500—Bring a Trailer
Feb 12, 2020Restored 1968 BMW R60US$15,000—Bring a Trailer

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