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c. 1960 BMW R69S MOTORCYCLE COMBINATION
Frame No. 655210
Black with white lines and black red seats
Engine: four-stroke flat-twin cylinder, 594cc, 42hp at 7000 rpm; Gearbox: four speed, with foot shift; Suspension: front and rear by coil spring with oil-pressure dampers; Brakes: front and rear drums. Left hand ride.
The successor to a series of renowned R Series models that had begun in production in the late 1930s, the R 69 S made its debut in 1960. The fastest boxer engine that the company had yet built it provided a top speed of 109mph, and an exceptional level of refinement throughout. The 'S' designation stood for sport, an apt title and omen for the wealth of competition success that the machine would achieve. At the beginning of the following year it set a new World 24 hour record at 95.4 mph, then won the Barcelona 24 Hour and Thruxton 500 mile races. By the end of the year it had earned the company world acclaim, breaking further records at Montlhèry for 12 and 24 hours at 109.24 and 109.34 mph respectively.
Due to the sturdy nature of the chassis frame, many R69S's were fitted with sidecars, usually being those manufactured by Steib of Nürnberg.
This particular combination features a Steib S350 sidecar, a mid-sized sidecar primarily designed for bikes with capacities from 300cc to 600cc. We are informed that condition is excellent throughout, the striking colour scheme alone compliments the aerodynamic lines of the sidecar and provides a delightful visual effect.
Frame No. 655210
Black with white lines and black red seats
Engine: four-stroke flat-twin cylinder, 594cc, 42hp at 7000 rpm; Gearbox: four speed, with foot shift; Suspension: front and rear by coil spring with oil-pressure dampers; Brakes: front and rear drums. Left hand ride.
The successor to a series of renowned R Series models that had begun in production in the late 1930s, the R 69 S made its debut in 1960. The fastest boxer engine that the company had yet built it provided a top speed of 109mph, and an exceptional level of refinement throughout. The 'S' designation stood for sport, an apt title and omen for the wealth of competition success that the machine would achieve. At the beginning of the following year it set a new World 24 hour record at 95.4 mph, then won the Barcelona 24 Hour and Thruxton 500 mile races. By the end of the year it had earned the company world acclaim, breaking further records at Montlhèry for 12 and 24 hours at 109.24 and 109.34 mph respectively.
Due to the sturdy nature of the chassis frame, many R69S's were fitted with sidecars, usually being those manufactured by Steib of Nürnberg.
This particular combination features a Steib S350 sidecar, a mid-sized sidecar primarily designed for bikes with capacities from 300cc to 600cc. We are informed that condition is excellent throughout, the striking colour scheme alone compliments the aerodynamic lines of the sidecar and provides a delightful visual effect.
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