1972 BMW R60/5 599cc for sale in San Diego, California

The long-awaited replacements for BMW's long-running Earles-forked flat twins finally arrived in 1969. As well as a telescopic, leading-axle front fork, the newcomers featured a lightweight, welded, duplex frame, innovations first seen on the Bavarian company's ISDT machines. The engine too had come in for revision, now employing a one-piece forged crankshaft and aluminium-alloy cylinder barrels while carrying its camshaft below the crank. Coil ignition and 12-volt electrics were other new departures for the Munich firm. The new '/5' models came in three capacities, the variation being achieved by different bore sizes in what were otherwise virtually identical machines. The R60/5 produced a claimed 46bhp, which was good enough to propel the 419lbs machine to a top speed of 103mph. BMW owners love to accessorise their machines and this R60/5 comes equipped with luggage rack, pannier frames and engine protector bars. Completely restored in 2008, the machine was serviced around 2,500 kilometres ago and is said to be in 'as new' condition. The current odometer reading is 10,562 kilometres.

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