1962 BMW R69S
 
          General motorcycle information
Engine and transmission
Displacement
        
                      36.25 cubic inches            (594.0 ccm)
                  
      Engine type
        
          Two cylinder boxer, 4 stroke        
      Power
      
                  42.0 horsepowers          (31.3 kiloWatts)
           at 7000 RPM              
    Torque
      
                  -
              
    Compression
      
                  9.5:1
              
    Bore x stroke
      
                  4.45 x 4.45 inches (73.0 x 73.0 mm)              
    Fuel system
      
                  Carburettor              
    Fuel control
        
          Overhead Valves (OHV)        
      Cooling system
      
                  Air              
    Gearbox
      
                  4-speed              
    Transmission type, final drive
      
                  Shaft drive (cardan)              
    Starter
      
                  Kick              
    Fuel consumption
      
                  5.30 litres/100 km, 18.9 km/l or 44.4 mpg              
    Top speed
      
                  175.0 kmh (108.7 mph)               
    Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Front tyre
        
                      -
                  
      Rear tyre
        
          3.5-18        
      Front brake
      
                                                          Expanding brake (drum)                        
    Front brakes diameter
        
          12.20 inches (200.0 mm)        
      Rear brake
      
                                                          Expanding brake (drum)                        
    Rear brakes diameter
        
          12.20 inches (200.0 mm)        
      Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight
      
                  -
              
    Wet weight
        
          445.3 pounds (202.0 kg)        
      Seat height
      
                  -
              
    Wheelbase
      
                  86.3 inches (1415 mm)              
    Overall length
        
          129.7 inches (2125 mm)        
      Overall width
        
          44.1 inches (722 mm)        
      Overall height
        
          59.8 inches (980 mm)        
      Ground clearance
      
                  -
              
    Fuel capacity
      
                  4.49 gallons (17.0 litres)              
    Oil capacity
      
                  -
              
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