General information |
Model
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BMW R69 |
Year model
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1957 |
Type
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Sport |
Rating
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Engine and transmission |
Engine size
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594.0 ccm (36.25 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
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Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
Effect
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35.0 HP (25.5 kW)) @ 6800 RPM |
Top speed
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175.0 km/h (108.7 mph) |
Compression
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7.5:1 |
Bore x stroke
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72.0 x 73.0 mm (2.8 x 2.9 inches) |
Fuel system
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Carburettor. Bing |
Fuel control
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Overhead Valves (OHV) |
Ignition
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Magneto |
Lubrication system
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Forced feed |
Cooling system
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Air |
Gearbox
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4-speed |
Transmission type
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Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Clutch
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Single plate-saucer spring-dry |
Fuel consumption
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5.30 litres/100 km (18.9 km/l or 44.38 mpg) |
Greenhouse gases
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123.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Steel-doble cradle |
Front suspension
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Cartridge |
Rear suspension
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Twin shock-swingarm |
Rear tire
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3.5-18 |
Front brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake). Duplex full hub |
Diameter
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200 mm (7.9 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake). Simplex full hub |
Diameter
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200 mm (7.9 inches) |
Wheels
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Spoked |
Seat
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Dual seat |
Physical measures and capacities |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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202.0 kg (445.3 pounds) |
Overall height
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980 mm (38.6 inches) |
Overall length
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2125 mm (83.7 inches) |
Overall width
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722 mm (28.4 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1365 mm (53.7 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Starter
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Kick |
Carrying capacity
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360 |
Comments
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Carrying capacity with orginal sidecar 600kg |
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Further information |
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