This 1969 BMW R60US was purchased in 2019 by the seller, who commissioned a cosmetic and mechanical refurbishment in 2021 by Highland Motor Sports in Los Angeles, California. The bike was repainted in black, and the 594cc opposed twin was rebuilt with replacement pistons, valves, bearings, and seals. The suspension and Bing carburetors were rebuilt, and a replacement chrome dual exhaust system was installed along with Denfeld seats. The battery and tires were also replaced, and the bike is further equipped with a four-speed transmission, 18″ alloy rims, drum brakes, a kick starter, headlight-mounted mirrors, locking storage, and a center stand. The drivetrain fluids were changed in May 2023, and additional work at that time included cleaning and synchronizing the carburetors as well as adjusting the valves and ignition timing. This R60US is now offered with a tool kit, two keys, refurbishment and service records, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.
The bodywork and chassis were repainted in black in 2021, with white double-pinstripes applied to the tank and fenders. A replacement black Denfeld rider seat and passenger pillion were fitted, and additional features include headlight-mounted mirrors, a locking tank-top storage compartment, black rubber knee grips, a frame-mounted air pump, and a center stand. The vehicle is not equipped with turn signals, and close-up photos of the finish are provided in the gallery below.
Wire-spoke wheels with 18″ shouldered alloy rims and drum-brake hubs were trued and mounted with Avon RoadRider tires in 2021. Overhauled suspension consists of a conventional leading-axle fork as well as preload-adjustable shocks mounted to the swingarm on the left and the final-drive housing on the right. A plug-repaired rear-tire puncture is depicted in the gallery.
The chrome handlebar is secured ahead of an adjuster knob for the overhauled steering damper. VDO instrumentation consists of a 120-mph speedometer and a pair of indicator lights. The five-digit odometer shows 34k miles. The steering bearings, control cables, and grips were replaced in 2021.
The 594cc opposed twin features dual Bing carburetors and was factory rated at 30 horsepower and 36 lb-ft of torque. It was rebuilt during the 2021 refurbishment with replacement pistons, rings, oil slingers, valves, guides, seals, and bearings along with reground camshaft followers. The carburetors were rebuilt, the exterior aluminum surfaces were refinished, and a replacement battery and chrome exhaust system were installed. Work in May 2023 included changing the drivetrain fluids, cleaning and synchronizing the carburetors, and adjusting the ignition timing and valve clearances.
Power is sent to the rear wheel through a four-speed transmission as well as a driveshaft enclosed within the right leg of the swingarm.
The headstock plate indicates that this bike is an R60US with serial number 1815818, which matches the numbers stamped on the frame and engine case that can be viewed in the gallery.
A tool kit is included in the sale along with two keys and service records.