BMW R 50/5 (1969-73)
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| Make: | BMW |
| Model: | R 50/5 |
| Years: | 1969-73 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 494 cc / 30.1 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 67 x 70.6 |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.6:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x Bing carburetors |
| Ignition: | Battery ignition |
| Starting: | Electric & kick |
| Max Power: | 24 kW / 32 hp @ 6400 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 39 Nm / 4.0 kgf-m / 29 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft |
| Frame: | Double loop steel tubular frame |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber |
| Rear Suspension: | Long swing arm with suspension units and oil pressure shock absorbers |
| Front Brakes: | ∅200mm Drum, duplex full hub |
| Rear Brakes: | ∅200mm Drum, simplex full hub |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25 -S19" |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00 -S18" |
| Seat Height: | 850 mm / 33.5" |
| Wet-Weight: | 205 kg / 452 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 24 L / 6.3 US gal |
| Top Speed: | 157 km/h / 97 mph |