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General information |
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Model name
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BMW R50 5 |
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Year of manufacture
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1969 |
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Type
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Allround |
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Rating
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3.0 Check out the detailed rating of reliability, maintenance costs, value for money, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Engine size
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498.0 ccm (30.39 cubic inches) |
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Type of engine
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Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
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Output
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32.0 HP (23.3 kW)) @ 6400 RPM |
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Torque
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39.0 Nm (4.0 kgf-m or 28.8 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM |
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Top speed
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157.0 km/h (97.6 mph) |
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0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)
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10.20 seconds |
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Compression
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8.6:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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67.0 x 70.6 mm (2.6 x 2.8 inches) |
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Fuel system
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Carburettor. 26mm |
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Fuel control
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Overhead Valves (OHV) |
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Ignition
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Battery |
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Lubrication system
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Wet sump |
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Cooling system
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Air |
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Gearbox
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4-speed |
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Transmission type
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Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
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Clutch
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Dry-single plate-cable operated |
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Fuel consumption
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5.10 litres/100 km (19.6 km/l or 46.12 mpg) |
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Greenhouse gases
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118.3 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Steel doble cradle |
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Front suspension
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Cartridge |
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Front wheel travel
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208 mm (8.2 inches) |
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Rear suspension
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Twin shock-Swingarm |
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Rear wheel travel
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125 mm (4.9 inches) |
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Front tire
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3.27-19 |
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Rear tire
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4.02-18 |
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Front brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake). Duplex full hub |
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Diameter
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200 mm (7.9 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake). Simplex full hub |
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Diameter
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200 mm (7.9 inches) |
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Seat
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Dual seat |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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195.0 kg (429.9 pounds) |
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Seat height
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850 mm (33.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Overall height
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1040 mm (40.9 inches) |
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Overall length
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2100 mm (82.7 inches) |
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Overall width
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850 mm (33.5 inches) |
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Ground clearance
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165 mm (6.5 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1385 mm (54.5 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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24.00 litres (6.34 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Starter
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Kick |
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Carrying capacity
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398kg |
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Further information |
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