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{{Motorcycle
|name            = BMW R 69S
|photo=1962.jpg
|aka              =
|manufacturer    = BMW
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1960
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = Classic
|engine          = air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder
|bore_stroke      = 71.1mm x 71.1mm
|compression      = 9.5:1
|top_speed        =
|power            = 41.97 HP (31.3 KW) @ 7000RPM
|torque          =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      =
|battery          =
|transmission    = Gear box: 4-speed, manual <br>
Final Drive: [[shaft]] <br>
Clutch: dry, single plate <br>
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: telescopic fork <br>
Rear: [[plunger]] shocks
|brakes          =Front: 200mm drum <br>Rear: 200mm drum
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.50 - S18}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|4.00 - S18}}
|rake_trail      =
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|width            =
|height          =
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|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      = 200.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    =
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}}
The '''[[BMW]] R 69S''' was a air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder Classic [[motorcycle]] produced by [[BMW]] in 1960. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 41.97 HP (31.3 KW) @ 7000 RPM. 
S version of the [[BMW R69]].  
S version of the [[BMW R69]].  
In the early 1950s [[BMW|BMW]] concentrated on refining what were essentially pre-war designs, but by 1955 was ready with a brace of new machines, the [[BMW R50|BMW R50]] and R69. Of 500cc and 600cc respectively, the newcomers inherited the updated, flat-twin engine introduced on the R51/3 a few years previously but deployed this in all-new cycle parts, the most notable departures from preceding practice being the Earles-type, leading-link front fork and swing-arm rear suspension enclosing the drive-shaft in the right leg - developments first seen on the works racers. A luxury tourer capable of over 100mph, the R69 cost as much as a small family car and sold to discerning enthusiasts for whom expense mattered little when set against the excellence of BMW engineering. The R50/69 were produced until the arrival of the slightly more powerful 'S' versions for 1961. The larger of these, the R69S, produced 42bhp and was good for a top speed of around 110mph. 'Luxury roadster with superb high-speed performance yet docile traffic manners; magnificent steering, roadholding and brakes,' was Motor Cycle magazine's verdict.
==Engine==
A 71.1mm [[bore]] x 71.1mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 594.0 cubic centimeters. 
==Drive==
The bike has a 4-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, single plate. 
==Chassis==
It came with a 3.50 - S18 front [[tire]] and a 4.00 - S18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 200mm drum in the front and a 200mm drum in the rear. The front suspension was a  telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a plunger shocks. 
==1960 - 1969 BMW R 69S==
[[File:bmw-r-69s-2-1960-1969-4.jpg|600px|1960 - 1969 BMW R 69S]]
[[File:bmw-r-69s-2-1960-1969-3.jpg|600px|1960 - 1969 BMW R 69S]]
[[File:bmw-r-69s-2-1960-1969-2.jpg|600px|1960 - 1969 BMW R 69S]]
[[File:bmw-r-69s-2-1960-1969-1.jpg|600px|1960 - 1969 BMW R 69S]]
[[File:bmw-r-69s-2-1960-1969-0.jpg|600px|1960 - 1969 BMW R 69S]]
The 1960 BMW R 69S has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 594cc, boxer twin cylinder powerplant paired to a four-speed manual transmission, that can reach a maximum power output of 42 horsepower at 7000 rpm.
In addition, this sporty machine comes with features such as a dual seat, full fenders, a dual exhaust system with pea-shooter mufflers, a large headlight, laced wheels, drum brakes in the front and in the rear, a telescopic hydraulic front fork coupled to plunger shocks in the rear, laced wheels and an analogue speedometer.


==1961==
==1961==
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==1963==
==1963==
[[Image:1963-BMW-R69S-Black-2860-0.jpg|left|thumb|1963 BMW R69S Touring in Black]][[Image:1963-BMW-R69S-Black-2860-1.jpg|left|thumb|1963 BMW R69S Touring in Black]][[Image:1963-BMW-R69S-Black-2860-2.jpg|left|thumb|1963 BMW R69S Touring in Black]][[Image:1963-BMW-R69S-Black-2860-3.jpg|left|thumb|1963 BMW R69S Touring in Black]][[Image:1963-BMW-R69S-Black-2860-4.jpg|left|thumb|1963 BMW R69S Touring in Black]][[Image:1963-BMW-R69S-Black-2860-5.jpg|left|thumb|1963 BMW R69S Touring in Black]][[Image:1963-BMW-R69S-Black-2860-6.jpg|left|thumb|1963 BMW R69S Touring in Black]]
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<br style="clear: left"/>
File:1963-BMW-R69S-Black-2860-0.jpg|left|thumb|1963 BMW R69S Touring in Black
File:1963-BMW-R69S-Black-2860-1.jpg|left|thumb|1963 BMW R69S Touring in Black
File:1963-BMW-R69S-Black-2860-2.jpg|left|thumb|1963 BMW R69S Touring in Black
File:1963-BMW-R69S-Black-2860-3.jpg|left|thumb|1963 BMW R69S Touring in Black
File:1963-BMW-R69S-Black-2860-4.jpg|left|thumb|1963 BMW R69S Touring in Black
File:1963-BMW-R69S-Black-2860-5.jpg|left|thumb|1963 BMW R69S Touring in Black
File:1963-BMW-R69S-Black-2860-6.jpg|left|thumb|1963 BMW R69S Touring in Black
</gallery>


==1965==
==1965==
[[Image:1965-BMW-R69S-Black-6197-0.jpg|left|thumb|1965 BMW R69S in Black]][[Image:1965-BMW-R69S-Black-6197-1.jpg|left|thumb|1965 BMW R69S in Black]][[Image:1965-BMW-R69S-Black-6197-2.jpg|left|thumb|1965 BMW R69S in Black]][[Image:1965-BMW-R69S-Black-6197-3.jpg|left|thumb|1965 BMW R69S in Black]]
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
<br style="clear: left"/>
File:1965-BMW-R69S-Black-6197-0.jpg|left|thumb|1965 BMW R69S in Black
File:1965-BMW-R69S-Black-6197-1.jpg|left|thumb|1965 BMW R69S in Black
File:1965-BMW-R69S-Black-6197-2.jpg|left|thumb|1965 BMW R69S in Black
File:1965-BMW-R69S-Black-6197-3.jpg|left|thumb|1965 BMW R69S in Black
</gallery>


==1969 R69S==
==1969 R69S==
[[Image:1966-BMW-R69S-Black-5122-0.jpg|left|thumb|1966 BMW R69S in Black]][[Image:1966-BMW-R69S-Black-5122-1.jpg|left|thumb|1966 BMW R69S in Black]][[Image:1966-BMW-R69S-Black-5122-2.jpg|left|thumb|1966 BMW R69S in Black]][[Image:1966-BMW-R69S-Black-5122-3.jpg|left|thumb|1966 BMW R69S in Black]][[Image:1966-BMW-R69S-Black-5122-4.jpg|left|thumb|1966 BMW R69S in Black]]
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
<br style="clear: left"/>
File:1966-BMW-R69S-Black-5122-0.jpg|left|thumb|1966 BMW R69S in Black
File:1966-BMW-R69S-Black-5122-1.jpg|left|thumb|1966 BMW R69S in Black
File:1966-BMW-R69S-Black-5122-2.jpg|left|thumb|1966 BMW R69S in Black
File:1966-BMW-R69S-Black-5122-3.jpg|left|thumb|1966 BMW R69S in Black
File:1966-BMW-R69S-Black-5122-4.jpg|left|thumb|1966 BMW R69S in Black
</gallery>
 
{{BMW}}


[[Category:BMW motorcycles|R69]]
[[Category:BMW motorcycles|R69]]
[[Category:1960s motorcycles|R69]]
[[Category:1960s motorcycles|R69]]
[[Category:BMW R series]]

Latest revision as of 14:20, 3 June 2020

1962.jpg
BMW R 69S
Manufacturer
BMW
Production 1960
Class Classic
Engine
air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke 71.1mm x 71.1mm
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Horsepower 41.97 HP (31.3 KW) @ 7000RPM
Transmission Gear box: 4-speed, manual

Final Drive: shaft

Clutch: dry, single plate
Suspension Front: telescopic fork
Rear: plunger shocks
Brakes Front: 200mm drum
Rear: 200mm drum
Front Tire 3.50 - S18
Rear Tire 4.00 - S18
Weight 200.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The BMW R 69S was a air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder Classic motorcycle produced by BMW in 1960. Claimed horsepower was 41.97 HP (31.3 KW) @ 7000 RPM.


S version of the BMW R69.


In the early 1950s BMW concentrated on refining what were essentially pre-war designs, but by 1955 was ready with a brace of new machines, the BMW R50 and R69. Of 500cc and 600cc respectively, the newcomers inherited the updated, flat-twin engine introduced on the R51/3 a few years previously but deployed this in all-new cycle parts, the most notable departures from preceding practice being the Earles-type, leading-link front fork and swing-arm rear suspension enclosing the drive-shaft in the right leg - developments first seen on the works racers. A luxury tourer capable of over 100mph, the R69 cost as much as a small family car and sold to discerning enthusiasts for whom expense mattered little when set against the excellence of BMW engineering. The R50/69 were produced until the arrival of the slightly more powerful 'S' versions for 1961. The larger of these, the R69S, produced 42bhp and was good for a top speed of around 110mph. 'Luxury roadster with superb high-speed performance yet docile traffic manners; magnificent steering, roadholding and brakes,' was Motor Cycle magazine's verdict.


Engine[edit | edit source]

A 71.1mm bore x 71.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 594.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, single plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.50 - S18 front tire and a 4.00 - S18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 200mm drum in the front and a 200mm drum in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a plunger shocks.

1960 - 1969 BMW R 69S[edit | edit source]

1960 - 1969 BMW R 69S 1960 - 1969 BMW R 69S 1960 - 1969 BMW R 69S 1960 - 1969 BMW R 69S 1960 - 1969 BMW R 69S

The 1960 BMW R 69S has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 594cc, boxer twin cylinder powerplant paired to a four-speed manual transmission, that can reach a maximum power output of 42 horsepower at 7000 rpm.

In addition, this sporty machine comes with features such as a dual seat, full fenders, a dual exhaust system with pea-shooter mufflers, a large headlight, laced wheels, drum brakes in the front and in the rear, a telescopic hydraulic front fork coupled to plunger shocks in the rear, laced wheels and an analogue speedometer.


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1961 BMW R69S



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1965[edit | edit source]

1969 R69S[edit | edit source]