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U.S. motorcycles came standard with a narrow dual saddle, though wide dual saddles with chrome rear handles could be ordered. Solo saddles made by Pagusa or
Denfeld for driver and passenger were also available. All motorcycles came with a tool kit. Hella turn signals were optional (photo below left),
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R60 (1956–1960, 28 hp or 21 kW), R60/2 (1960–1969, 30 hp or 22 kW), and R60US (1968–1969, 30 hp) were built. These models, except for those with the "US" designation, were designed primarily as rugged motorcycles to pull sidecars (mounting points were built in) and had duplex
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forks on these models. The triangular front Earles fork, named after its designer, Englishman Ernest Earles, precluded any front-end dive during heavy front braking, which is common with telescopic front forks. It also worked well in sidecar duty. Though heavy and ponderous in turning, the Earles
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A variety of saddle styles were available for these motorcycles. Those delivered in the U. S. typically were supplied with a single "dual" or bench saddle, either the standard size or a wide version that came with chrome rear-quarter passenger handles. Alternatives available included a
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The standard fuel tank held 17 L (3.7 imp gal; 4.5 US gal), though a commonly purchased option was a more bulbous 25 L (5.5 imp gal; 6.6 US gal) tank. Also available as options were sport tanks of 26 L (5.7 imp gal;
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shows a brand-new motorcycle waiting for its first buyer. Earles fork and telescopic fork models both were manufactured for these two years and were available to customers.
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792:, Earles, Ernest, "Motor cycle front wheel forks", published 1953-07-01
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F650 Funduro, F650ST Strada, F650GS (single) & F650GS Dakar
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1967 BMW R60/2 with 6½ gallon tank and Craven Golden Arrow
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Two Wheels to
Adventure (Alaska to Argentina by Motorcycle)
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553:1960–1966 R60/2 Engine Numbers: 622 001 — 629 999
479:R60/2 with Avon full fairing and Craven top case
550:1956–1960 R60 Engine Numbers: 618 001 — 621 530
544:1955–1960 R50 Engine Numbers: 550 001 – 563 515
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495:Safety bar installed on a 1967 BMW R60/2
375:", John and Sylvia Sutherland accompany
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764:. William Morow and Company. p.
607:Clutch single disc saucer spring, dry
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1555:Motorcycles introduced in the 1950s
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732:"Motorcycle Travels of Danny Liska"
632:Alternator Bosch LJ/CGE 60/6/1700 R
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1504:BMW Motorcycle Owners of America
817:List of motorcycles of the 1950s
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1509:History of BMW motorcycles
812:History of BMW motorcycles
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1545:Shaft drive motorcycles
1514:List of BMW motorcycles
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756:Pirsig, Robert (1974).
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471:Accessories
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243:"BMW R60/2"
1529:Categories
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1483:David Robb
1478:Ernst Loof
1057:HP2 Enduro
742:2006-11-01
718:References
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153:Dimensions
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1249:/7 series
1244:/6 series
1239:/5 series
1067:HP2 Sport
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1468:Max Friz
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198:47.0 MPG
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108:Magneto
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326:, by
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275:JSTOR
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94:Power
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770:ISBN
457:Euro
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310:and
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190:17 L
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