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{{Motorcycle | |||
|name = BMW R 69S | |||
|photo=bmw-r-69s-2-1960-1969-4.jpg | |||
|aka = | |||
|manufacturer = BMW | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 1960 | |||
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|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 = | |||
|wheelbase = | |||
|length = | |||
|width = | |||
|height = | |||
|seat_height = | |||
|dry_weight = | |||
|wet_weight = 200.0 kg | |||
|fuel_capacity = | |||
|oil_capacity = | |||
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|turning_radius = | |||
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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. | |||
==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. | |||
[[Category:Classic motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:BMW motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1960s motorcycles]] | |||