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BMW R50 19561956 BMW R50 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
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General information | |
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Model: | BMW R50 |
Year: | 1956 |
Category: | Allround |
Rating: | 3.2 Check out the detailed rating of reliability, maintenance costs, value for money, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle. |
Engine and transmission | |
Displacement: | 494.0 ccm (30.14 cubic inches) |
Engine type: | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
Power: | 26.0 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 | |
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 |
Diameter: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
Rear brakes: | Expanding brake (drum brake). Simplex full hub |
Diameter: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
Seat: | Single seat |
Physical measures and capacities | |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: | 195.0 kg (429.9 pounds) |
Overall height: | 980 mm (38.6 inches) |
Overall length: | 2125 mm (83.7 inches) |
Overall width: | 660 mm (26.0 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 1380 mm (54.3 inches) |
Other specifications | |
Starter: | Kick |
Carrying capacity: | 360kg |
Further information | |
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