Black • 42,047 miles
stock number 657535
$16,995
*Only 11,317 R69S's produced between 1960-1969.
Here is a really nice two-owner matching numbers R69S featuring all the right kit. First an R69S was the Hot Rod of the line up featuring BMW's 590cc boxer twin making 42hp compared to the 30hp of a standard R60/2 which BMW accomplished with a higher compression ration (9.5:1 vs. 7.5:1), dual 26mm Bing cars (vs. 24mm), higher spec pistons, bigger valves and a crank balancer. The R69S was able to do the ton and on paper hit 109mph. The R69S also featured an additional lower steering damper. This Earles fork bike features the large 6.25 gallon "Sport" tank, low Euro bars and Denfeld solo saddle (repro) giving it the most desired look. The telescopic Earles was a variety of leading link fork where the pivot point was aft of the rear of the front wheel - this was the basis of the Earle's patent. Designed by Englishman Ernest Earles, this triangulated fork actually caused the front end of a motorcycle to rise when braking hard - the reverse of the action of a telescopic fork. It was designed to accommodate sidecars with two positions and was on BMWs from 1955 to 1969. It also features the desireable high-shoulder aluminum rims with s/s spokes, repro Albert head light mirrors, repro head light guard, repro exhaust with s/s headers (originals rarely exist), correct plug wires and caps, chrome air cleaner, air pump, new repro peg rubbers (this bike does not feature passenger pegs, correct Magura grips, and painted and clear coated hub caps. The valve covers, hubs, and motor appear to have been clear coated giving it an overall darker appearance and while not correct it does look good. There is also a supplemental chrome trim ring beneath and around the tank roundel. These bikes feature 6 volt charging systems and are kick started. There are the usual factory installed side car lugs and this bike has been the recipient of a repaint of the tank and fenders as witnessed by the crisp lined of the stripes. Original painted stripes were hand done and a tad wavy and uneven in their application. This is a two-owner bike reportedly purchased from the original owner in 1990 and the mileage is believed to be accurate and reflected on the title. It was re-painted and the frame powder coated by Essex Motorsports.