1964 BMW R69S (European Collection)

Please Note: Bikes in The European Collection have a 10% buyer’s fee.

Please Note: The seller of this collection is very private and won’t allow pickup direct from his home. All bikes from this collection MUST use Iconic Transport with the option of having us ship it from Las Vegas or from our HQ in Panorama City but please get a quote from Iconic Transport with your specific needs prior to bidding. We’ll be happy to help!

In the long, proud history of BMW, the R69S is one of the most iconic motorcycles ever built by the German manufacturer. In a 1962 review of the BMW R69S, Cycle World said, “Whatever the BMW’s merits in a contest of speed, it is still the smoothest, best finished, quietest and cleanest motorcycle it has ever been our pleasure to ride. To be honest, we think that anyone who would worry much over its performance-potential is a bit of a booby. The R69S is fast enough to handle any encounter, and it has attributes that are, in touring, infinitely more valuable than mere speed. All things considered, if we were planning a two-wheel style vacation/tour, the BMW would have to be our choice of mount.”

The BMW R69S, produced from 1960 to 1969, was BMW’s sportbike of its day. With 42 horsepower, it was by far the most powerful bike BMW made at the time. The 594cc four-stroke two-cylinder could reach a reported top speed of 109mph and it was renowned for its superbly smooth handling, reliability, build quality and finish as well as its classic clean looks. 11,317 units were produced throughout the 60s with hardly any updates as the original design was so successful.

This example is VIN: 658506.

The seller has never ridden the bike. The odometer shows 22,939 miles.

Modifications:
The seller states that this bike is stock.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Dunlop Gold Seal tires that have aged out.

The sale includes two ignition keys.

Cosmetic condition

Blemishes we photographed

A blemish is any visible cosmetic detail that wasn’t there when the bike left the factory, rather than a fault. We photograph them so the listing is as transparent as possible.

These are close-up photographs, so marks may appear larger here than they do in person. This is a selection, not a complete record. The full album is in the Photos tab.

Currently located in Las Vegas, Nevada, this BMW is offered on a clean Nevada title. Have any R69S stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!