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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
{{BMW}}
[[Category:BMW motorcycles|R69]]
[[Category:BMW R series]]
{{Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = '''BMW R69'''
|name            = '''BMW R69'''
|image           =
|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==
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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]]
[[File:bmw-r69-1955-1959-0.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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