| General information |
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| Model: | BMW R50 |
| Year: | 1956 |
| Category: | Allround |
| Rating: | 64.1 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 494.00 ccm (30.14 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Power: | 25.97 HP (19.0 kW)) @ 5800 RPM |
| Top speed: | 140.0 km/h (87.0 mph) |
| Compression: | 6.8:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 68.0 x 68.0 mm (2.7 x 2.7 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Carburettor. 24mm Bing |
| Fuel control: | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition: | Magneto |
| Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
| Cooling system: | Air |
| Gearbox: | 4-speed |
Transmission type,
final drive: | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Clutch: | Dry-single plate-cable operated |
| Fuel consumption: | 4.10 litres/100 km (24.4 km/l or 57.37 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases: | 95.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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| Frame type: | Steel doble loop tubular |
| Front suspension: | Cartridge |
| Rear suspension: | Twin shock-Swingarm |
| Front tyre: | 3.50-18 |
| Rear tyre: | 3.50-18 |
| Front brakes: | Expanding brake (drum brake). Duplex full hub |
| Front brakes diameter: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Expanding brake (drum brake). Simplex full hub |
| Rear brakes diameter: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Seat: | Single seat |
| Physical measures and capacities |
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| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: | 195.0 kg (429.9 pounds) |
| Overall height: | 980 mm (38.6 inches) |
| Overall length: | 2,125 mm (83.7 inches) |
| Overall width: | 660 mm (26.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 1,380 mm (54.3 inches) |
| Other specifications |
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| Starter: | Kick |
| Carrying capacity: | 360kg |
| Further information |
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| Ask questions | Join the 56 BMW R50 discussion group or the general BMW discussion group. |
| Loans, tests, etc | Search the web for dealers, loan costs, tests, customizing, etc. |
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