Model: R 69 US
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Production
Begin of the Production   1967
End of the Production   1969
Numbers Produced   contained in figures for R 69 S (11.317)
Price   1.648,- US $
Engine
Internal Designation   268/3
Motor Type   four-stroke two-cylinder flat-twin
Bore x Stroke   72 x 73 mm
Displacement   594 ccm
Max Power   42 hp at 7000 rpm
Compression Ratio   9.5 : 1
Valves   ohv
Carburetion System   2 x carburettor type Bing 1/26/91 - 1/26/92
Engine Lubricating System   forced-feed lubrication
Oil Pump   gear pump
Power Transmission
Clutch   single plate saucer spring, dry
Number of Gears   4
Shifting   foot shifting
Gearbox Ratios   4.17 / 2.73 / 1.94 / 1.54
Rear Wheel Ratio   1 : 3.375
Bevel / Crownwheel   8 / 25 teeth
Electrical System
Ignition System   magneto ignition
Generator   Bosch LJ/CGE 60/6/1700 R
Spark Plugs   Bosch W 260 T1
Chassis
Designation   245/3
Frame   double loop steel tubular frame
Front Wheel Suspension   telescopic fork
Rear Wheel Suspension   long arm swing with suspension units and oil-pressure shock absorbers
Wheel Rims   deep-bed 2.15B x 18
Tyres front   3.5 x 18 S
Tyres rear   4 x 18 S
Brakes front   drum brake Ø 200 mm duplex full hub
Brakes rear   drum brake Ø 200 mm simplex full hub
Dimensions/Weights
Length x Width x Height   2137 x 722 x 995 mm
Wheel Base   1427 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity   17 l
Unladen Weight, Full Tank   199 kg
Idle/Riding Noise   78/84 dB(A)
Load Rating   360 kg
Fuel Consumption   approx. 5,3 l/100 km
Oil Consumption   approx. 0.5 - 1 l/1000 km
Top Speed   175 kph