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{{Motorcycle | {{Motorcycle | ||
|name = '''BMW R69''' | |name = '''BMW R69''' | ||
| | |photo = Bmw-r69-1955-1959-1.jpg | ||
|aka = R69US, R69S, R 69 | |aka = R69US, R69S, R 69 | ||
|manufacturer = [[BMW]] | |manufacturer = [[BMW]] | ||
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The '''[[BMW]] R69US''' was a two cylinder boxer, [[four-stroke]] Classic [[motorcycle]] produced by [[BMW]] between 1955 and 1969. It could reach a top speed of 109 mph (175 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 41.17 HP (30.7 KW) @ 7000 RPM. | The '''[[BMW]] R69US''' was a two cylinder boxer, [[four-stroke]] Classic [[motorcycle]] produced by [[BMW]] between 1955 and 1969. It could reach a top speed of 109 mph (175 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 41.17 HP (30.7 KW) @ 7000 RPM. | ||
600 cc boxer twin, 42 DIN bhp, 220 kg (445 #) 4 speed aircooled shaft-drive 4.00x18 tires [[Earles front forks|Earles fork leading link front suspension]] sidecar and road ratios available. Most expensive bike available at the time. | |||
This bike uses one of the following plugs, but they are not interchangeable: | |||
*Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK B8HS|B8HS]] 1/2" Reach | |||
*Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK B8ES|B8ES]] 3/4" Reach | |||
==Engine== | ==Engine== | ||
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==Chassis== | ==Chassis== | ||
It came with a 3.50 - S18 front [[tire]] and a 3.5-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake). single in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake). simplex full [[hub]] in the rear. The front suspension was a cartridge while the rear was equipped with a twin shock-swingarm. The R69US was fitted with a 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 56.18 inches (1427 mm) long. | It came with a 3.50 - S18 front [[tire]] and a 3.5-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake). single in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake). simplex full [[hub]] in the rear. The front suspension was a cartridge while the rear was equipped with a twin shock-swingarm. The R69US was fitted with a 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 56.18 inches (1427 mm) long. | ||
==1961 R69== | |||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:1961-bmw-r69-0.jpg|1961 BMW R69 | |||
File:1961-bmw-r69-1.jpg|1961 BMW R69 | |||
File:1961-bmw-r69-2.jpg|1961 BMW R69 | |||
File:1961-bmw-r69-3.jpg|1961 BMW R69 | |||
File:1961-bmw-r69-4.jpg|1961 BMW R69 | |||
File:1961-bmw-r69-5.jpg|1961 BMW R69 | |||
</gallery> | |||
==1955 - 1959 BMW R 69== | ==1955 - 1959 BMW R 69== | ||
[[File:bmw-r69-1955-1959-1.jpg|600px|1955 - 1959 BMW R 69]] | [[File:bmw-r69-1955-1959-1.jpg|600px|1955 - 1959 BMW R 69]] | ||
The 1955 BMW R 69 boasts standard fittings such as laced wheels, a dual exhaust with pea-shooter mufflers, a dual seat, a small tail-light, a large, round headlight, a center stand, plunger rear shocks, a telescopic front fork, a blacked-out, steel frame, a drum braking system in the front and in the rear and full fenders. | The 1955 BMW R 69 boasts standard fittings such as laced wheels, a dual exhaust with pea-shooter mufflers, a dual seat, a small tail-light, a large, round headlight, a center stand, plunger rear shocks, a telescopic front fork, a blacked-out, steel frame, a drum braking system in the front and in the rear and full fenders. | ||
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[[Category:BMW | {{BMW}} | ||
[[Category:BMW motorcycles|R69]] | |||
[[Category:BMW R series]] | |||
[[Category:1960s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1960s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1950s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1950s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Classic motorcycles]] |