1967 BMW R60/2 590cc and Steib S501 Sidecar

Imported and first registered in the UK in July 2016. Restored at some stage and now presenting well, with the engine kicking over freely and showing good compression. A well-kept example of BMW’s highly respected late /2-series boxer twin.

ESTIMATE: £6,000 - £9,000

+ buyer's premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT)

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LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 22nd February, 2026 at 11.00am local time at Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG

REG NUMBER
FMA 461F

SUMMARY

DESCRIPTION

The BMW R60/2 represents the final and most developed iteration of BMW’s classic Earles-fork flat twins, a design that had become synonymous with durability, refinement, and long-distance capability. By the mid-1960s, the /2 series had reached a high level of maturity, blending conservative engineering with exceptional build quality and ride comfort.
Manufactured by BMW, the R60/2 featured the marque’s air-cooled, horizontally opposed 600cc twin-cylinder engine, tuned for smoothness, longevity, and strong mid-range torque rather than outright speed. The Earles-type leading-link front fork and swinging-arm rear suspension endowed the R60/2 with excellent stability, particularly under braking, and made it equally suitable for solo riding or sidecar use.
This particular example dates from 1967 and was imported and first registered in the UK in July 2016. While little is known of its history prior to importation, the motorcycle has clearly benefitted from restoration at some point and today presents as a tidy and appealing machine. The engine kicks over with good compression, indicating a sound mechanical foundation.
Offered in good overall condition, this R60/2 would make an excellent candidate for sympathetic recommissioning, light further use, or inclusion in a quality collection. A fine example of BMW’s enduring post-war engineering philosophy, it remains one of the most usable and respected classic motorcycles of its era.

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number: 845
Make: BMW
Model: R60
Registration Number: FMA 461F
Frame Number: 1810731
MOT Expiry: Exempt

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1967 BMW R60/2 590cc and Steib S501 Sidecar

1967 BMW R60/2 590cc and Steib S501 Sidecar