| General information | 
  
    | Motorcycle name | BMW R 50-5 | 
    | Year model | 1971 | 
    | Type | Touring | 
    | Rating | 3.8   See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Engine size | 498.0 ccm (30.39 cubic inches) | 
    | Type of engine | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | 
    | Effect | 32.0 HP (23.4  kW)) @ 6400 RPM | 
    | Top speed | 151.0 km/h (93.8 mph) | 
    | Compression | 8.6:1 | 
    | Bore x stroke | 67.0 x 70.6 mm (2.6 x 2.8 inches) | 
    | Valves per cylinder | 2 | 
    | Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | 
    | Cooling system | Air | 
    | Gearbox | 4-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Shaft drive (cardan)  (final drive) | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Front tire | 3.25-19 | 
    | Rear tire | 4.00-18 | 
    | Front brakes | Expanding brake | 
    | Rear brakes | Expanding brake | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 222.0 kg (489.4 pounds) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 24.00 litres (6.34 US gallons) | 
    
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