| General information |
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| Model | BMW R50 |
| Year | 1956 |
| Category | Allround |
| Rating | 3.4 Check out the detailed rating of reliability, maintenance costs, value for money, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle. |
| Engine and transmission |
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| 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 | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| 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 tire | 3.50-18 |
| Rear tire | 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Starter | Kick |
| Carrying capacity | 360kg |
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| Further information |
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| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids. filters, maintenance tools and service manuals at Amazon.com. |
| Ask questions | Join the 56 BMW R50 discussion group or the general BMW discussion group. |
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