
BMW R 51/2 (1950-51) technical specifications

BMW R 51/2 is produced in 1950-51. Engine is Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder., displacement 494 cc / 30.1 cu in. , produces power 18 kW / 24 hp @ 5800 rpm. BMW R 51/2 wet weight is 185 kg / 407 lbs. BMW R 51/2 has 2 photos.
Technical specifications
+ Add to 'Compare list'Model: | R 51/2 |
Years: | 1950-51 |
Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. |
Capacity: | 494 cc / 30.1 cu in. |
Bore x Stroke: | 68 x 68 mm |
Compression Ratio: | 6.4:1 |
Cooling System: | Air cooled |
Induction: | 2 x Bing Spezial 1/22/29 and 1/22/30 carburetors |
Ignition: | Bosch coil with manual advance by the handlebar lever |
Starting: | Kick |
Clutch: | Single plate, dry |
Max Power: | 18 kW / 24 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Transmission: | 4 Speed |
Final Drive: | Shaft |
Gear Ratio: | 1st 3.60 / 2nd 2.28 / 3rd 1.70 / 4th 1.30:1 |
Frame: | Closed double loop steel tubular frame |
Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork |
Rear Suspension: | Spring with coil compression springs and rubber deflection stops |
Front Brakes: | ∅200mm Drum, duplex full hub |
Rear Brakes: | ∅200mm Drum, simplex full hub |
Front Tyre: | 3.50 -19" Metzeler |
Rear Tyre: | 3.50 -19" Metzeler |
Wet-Weight: | 185 kg / 407 lbs |
Fuel Capacity: | 14 liters / 3.60 US gal |
