1956 BMW R69

General motorcycle information

Model

BMW R69

Year

1956

Engine and transmission

Displacement

36.25 cubic inches (594.0 ccm)

Engine type

Two cylinder boxer, 4 stroke

Power

35.0 horsepowers (26.1 kiloWatts) at 6800 RPM

Torque

Compression

7.5:1

Bore x stroke

4.39 x 4.45 inches (72.0 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

83.3 inches (1365 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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