1969 BMW R-Series

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For sale is a 1969 BMW R60/2 with 20,340 original miles. The R60/2 is a 600 cc boxer twin BMW motorcycle that was manufactured from 1956 to 1969 in Munich, Germany, by the Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW Aktiengesellschaft). This bike has two original owners. Bike comes with original manual and complete tool kit. Motorcycle is shown with original two up seat in excellent condition, as well as original solo seat with buddy pad also in excellent condition. Original hard bags also have original fairing all in great shape. Starts on first kick, runs and rides like new. The handle bars, blinkers, and mirrors are not original. The paint and pin striping is in excellent shape for age. Frame paint is in good shape, has a couple of rub marks on front of main frame, as well as some marks on the right hand side of the tank where fairing rubbed against it. The head light bucket has a few scratches. The rear fender still has the built to US standards. Specifications Engine Numbers 1966–1969 R60/2 & R60US Engine Numbers: 1 810 001 — 1 819 307 Engine Internal designation 267 / 5 Type 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, air-cooled boxer Bore/stroke 72 mm × 73 mm (2.8 in × 2.9 in) Cubic capacity 594 cc (36.2 cu in) Maximum power 30 hp (22 kW) at 5,800 rpm Compression ratio 7.5 : 1 Valves per cylinder 2 Carburation system 2 Bing 1/24/125-126 od. 1/24/133-134 od. 1/24/151-152 Engine lubrication forced-feed lubrication Oil pump gear pump Power Transmission Clutch single disc saucer spring, dry Number of gears 4 Shifting foot shifting Gear ratios 4.7 / 2.73 / 1.94 / 1.54 (with sidecar: 5.33 / 3.02 / 2.04 / 1.54) Rear wheel ratio 1 : 3.13 or 1:3.38 (with sidecar 1 : 3.86) Bevel/crown wheel 18 / 27 or 8 / 25 teeth (with sidecar 7 / 27) Electrical System Alternator Bosch LJ/CGE 60/6/1700 R Ignition magneto ignition Spark plugs Bosch W 240 T 1 or Beru 240 / 14 Suspension Designation 245/1 Type of frame twin-loop steel tubular frame Front suspension long swinging arm with strut and oil-pressure shock absorbers Rear suspension long swinging arm with strut and oil-pressure shock absorbers Wheel rims deep-bed 2.15 B x 18 at sidecar, rear 2.75C x 18 Tires front 3.50 x 18 Tires rear 3.50 x 18 ( at sidecarbetrieb hinten 4 x 18) Brakes front drum brake, Ø 200 mm Duplex full hub Brakes rear drum brake, Ø 200 mm Simplex full hub Dimensions and Weights Length x width x height 84 x 26 x 39 inches (2125 x 660 x 980 mm) Wheel base 55.7 inch (1415 mm; with sidecar 1450 mm) Tank capacity 4.5 US gallon (17 l) / optional 6.5 US gallon (24.6 l) Unladen weight, full tank 430 lb (195 kg; with orig. BMW sidecar 320 kg) Load rating 360 kg (with orig. BMW sidecaR600 kg) Performance Idle/riding noise 81/82 DIN-phon (from June 1967: 74 / 95 dB (A)) Fuel consumption 47.0 MPG (ca. 5.0 l / 100 km) Oil consumption ca. 0.5 - 1 l / 1000 km Top speed 90 mph (145 km/h) Please read description carefully, all sales are final. Buyer responsible for all TT&L fees required if purchased in the state of Texas, or where applicable. We will assist in shipping unit, however buyer is responsible for all shipping quotes, freight and shipping expenses. Fees and freight not included in purchase price. This item is being advertised locally as well as on other sites, we reserve the right to pull this listing if sold prior to auction end.