| General information |
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| Model: | BMW R69 |
| Year: | 1955 |
| Category: | Sport |
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| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 594.0 ccm (36.25 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Power: | 35.0 HP (25.5 kW)) @ 6800 RPM |
| Top speed: | 175.0 km/h (108.7 mph) |
| Compression: | 7.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 72.0 x 73.0 mm (2.8 x 2.9 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Carburettor. Bing |
| Fuel control: | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition: | Magneto |
| Lubrication system: | Forced feed |
| Cooling system: | Air |
| Gearbox: | 4-speed |
Transmission type,
final drive: | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Clutch: | Single plate-saucer spring-dry |
| Fuel consumption: | 5.30 litres/100 km (18.9 km/l or 44.38 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases: | 123.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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| Frame type: | Steel-doble cradle |
| Front suspension: | Cartridge |
| Rear suspension: | Twin shock-swingarm |
| Rear tyre: | 3.5-18 |
| Front brakes: | Expanding brake (drum brake). Duplex full hub |
| Diameter: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Expanding brake (drum brake). Simplex full hub |
| Diameter: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Wheels: | Spoked |
| Seat: | Dual seat |
| Physical measures and capacities |
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| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: | 202.0 kg (445.3 pounds) |
| Overall height: | 980 mm (38.6 inches) |
| Overall length: | 2125 mm (83.7 inches) |
| Overall width: | 722 mm (28.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 1365 mm (53.7 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 17.00 litres (4.49 gallons) |
| Other specifications |
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| Starter: | Kick |
| Carrying capacity: | 360 |
| Comments: | Carrying capacity with orginal sidecar 600kg |
| Further information |
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| Ask questions | Join the 55 BMW R69 discussion group or the general BMW discussion group. |
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