c.1963 BMW R69S, Chassis no. 658737 Engine no. 657272

No registration certificate; no MOT Produced between 1960 and 1969 in just over 11,000 units, the R69S was the high-performance model in BMW’s range at the time. Its 594 cm³ flat-twin engine, delivering 42 chevaux at 7,000 tr/min, represented an improvement on the R69 it replaced. New camshafts, Bing carburettors and a gearbox with closer gear ratios form the core of this evolution. Top speed 175 km/h – a performance that its British rivals could not sustain over the long term without risking breakdown. Its Earles-type fork, designed by the English engineer Ernest Earles and directly inherited from BMW’s factory racing bikes, is one of its most distinctive visual and dynamic features. Combined with the rear driveshaft enclosed within the swingarm, it forms a remarkably cohesive chassis, designed for stability and long distances thanks to the Heinrich endurance fuel tank fitted to this particular model. The R69S has forged a reputation for exceptional longevity; some owners report that their bikes have covered over 160,000 km without major repairs. In 1961, a tuned version set a 24-hour speed record at Montlhéry, maintaining an average of 175.8 km/h over more than 4,200 km – a record that stood for over a decade. An exceptional machine fitted with a Karl Heinrich fuel tank, built at a time when BMW regarded planned obsolescence as a weakness. For any enquiries or to receive a condition report, please contact us on 06 52 56 31 11 or write to the following address: motos@aguttes.com Aguttes can assist you with the transport and delivery of your motorbikes; personalised quotes can be provided, so please do not hesitate to contact us regarding this.

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