1968 BMW R60US

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
| Date | Listing | Price | Mileage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | 1968 BMW R60US | $9,600 | — | Bring a Trailer |
| Nov 2, 2025 | 1968 BMW R60US w/Velorex Sidecar | $8,500 | — | Bring a Trailer |
| Feb 12, 2020 | Restored 1968 BMW R60US | $15,000 | — | Bring a Trailer |
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