BMW R50 model overview |
BMW R50 models include the 23 motorcycles below produced from 1955 to 1969. The 1969 BMW R50 2 motorcycle is used as an example on this page. It has a 494 ccm two cylinder boxer engine. The category is allround. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Displacement | 494.0 ccm (30.14 cubic inches) |
Power | 26.0 HP (19.0 kW) @ 5800 RPM |
Top speed | 140.0 km/h (87.0 mph) |
Gearbox | 4-speed |
Clutch | Dry-single plate-cable operated |
Frame, dampers, brakes and wheels |
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Frame | Steel doble cradle |
Front dampers | Cartridge |
Rear dampers | Twin shock-Swingarm |
Front tire | 3.50-18 |
Rear tire | 3.50-18 |
Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Diameter | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Diameter | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
Weight and dimentions |
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Wet weight | 195.0 kg (429.9 pounds) |
Wheelbase | 1415 mm (55.7 inches) |
Length | 2125 mm (83.7 inches) |
Height | 980 mm (38.6 inches) |
Width | 660 mm (26.0 inches) |
Other information |
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