The BMW R69US motorcycle specifications include a 594 cc (36.25 cu in) engine, power of 42 hp (30.7 kW) @ 7,000 rpm, a 4-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 199 kg (438.7 lb).
Key specifications
The 1967 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the BMW R69US compares
This compares the motorcycle with all BMW models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the BMW database average.
About 49% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 24th percentile across BMW models.
About 35% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 17th percentile across BMW models.
About 12% lighter than the BMW database average. Around the 26th percentile across BMW models.
About 12% smaller than the BMW database average. Around the 40th percentile across BMW models.
BMW database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
42 hp — more powerful than about 24% of BMW models with power data.
594 cc — larger displacement than about 17% of BMW models.
199 kg — heavier than about 26% of BMW models, or lighter than about 74%.
17 L — larger than about 40% of BMW fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with BMW average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across BMW models where that dimension is available.
2,137
2,193
Close to average.
722
877
18% below average.
995
1,199
17% below average.
1,427
1,497
5% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.50-18 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 3.50-18 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 321 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.211 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 211.1 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 70.7 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.99:1 (Square) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 594 cc (36.25 cu in) |
| Power | 42 hp (30.7 kW) @ 7,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 72.0 x 73 mm (2.8 x 2.9 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Bing |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Magneto |
| Starter | Kick |
| Lubrication | Forced feed |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Dry-single plate-cable operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel-doble cradle |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Cartridge |
| Rear suspension | Twin shock-swingarm |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Duplex full hub |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Simplex full hub |
| Front tire | 3.50-18 |
| Rear tire | 3.50-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 199 kg (438.7 lb) |
|---|---|
| Overall length | 2,137 mm (84.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 722 mm (28.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 995 mm (39.2 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,427 mm (56.2 inches) |
| Carrying capacity | 360 |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 5.30 L/100 km (18.9 km/l or 44.38 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 123.0 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 175.0 km/h (108.7 mph) |
|---|
Other specifications
| Seat | Dual seat |
|---|---|
| Comments | Weight 600 kg with sidecar |
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