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"Its predecessor, the BMW R 50 S, was already becoming outdated when BMW introduced the new top model, the BMW R 69 S, in 1960. The R69 S’s 595 ccm3, air-cooled, 2-cylinder boxer engine produced 42 HP and, according to the BMWmanual, enabled its proud owner to reach top speeds of 175 kilometres per hour when the rider was recumbent and 160 kilometres per hour when they were sitting upright. Thismade the R 69 S one of the fastest street motorcycles of the sixties. As the first motorcycle in BMW’s motorcycle history, the R 69 Scould also be ordered in an elegant ivory colour at the customer’s request. Introduced in 1960 at a price of 4,030 German marks, over11,000 units of the R 69 S had been sold before it ceased production in 1969."
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In recent years, the Simson Swallow has developed more and more into a popular customised vehicle. A huge scene for conversions andcorresponding accessories has developed around the conversion of cult mopeds. Now Schuco has taken this development into account andis launching the first “pimped” Swallow on the market with the Simson Swallow Custom I. Painted in fine gunpowder metallic, only 1000units of this “hot” Swallow are being manufactured.
In terms of production quantity, the Simson Swallow is the most successful twowheeler in Germany‘s history with over a million unitsproduced. Manufactured in the „Fahrzeug- und Jagdwaffenwerk Ernst Thälmann“ division within the Simson company in Suhl, from 1964onwards the swallow was the first model of Simson‘s newly developed series with bird names. Mopeds such as the „sparrow“, „starling“,„sparrow-hawk“ and „hawk“ were also produced in Suhl in considerable numbers. The Simson Swallow KR 51/1 is a brand highlight in thehigh quality and precision performance Classic Motorcycle Edition 1:10 from Schuco. The series meets the highest quality standards and wows fans with its authentic high-gloss finish. Features such as rotating wheels and fully functional suspension are an integral part of these models and have established them as a firm favourite with motorcycle enthusiasts.
Like the Hercules K 50 RL, at the beginning of the 1970’s the Zündapp KS 50 Super Sport also ranked among the favourite childhooddreams of many boys passionate about motorcycles. The Zündapp also had a 49 cc, air-cooled two-stroke engine which had to be refuelled with a petrol oil mixture in a ratio of 1:50 that was customary for the time. The official top speed was, like with all mopeds,exactly 85 km/h. After Zündapp shifted its motorcycle production in 1958 from Nuremberg to Munich, the KS 50 Super Sport was producedfrom 1970 to 1972 in significant quantities in the Bavarian metropolis.