1959 BMW R50

General motorcycle information

Model

BMW R50

Year

1959

Engine and transmission

Displacement

30.14 cubic inches (494.0 ccm)

Engine type

Two cylinder boxer, 4 stroke

Power

26.0 horsepowers (19.4 kiloWatts) at 5800 RPM

Torque

Compression

6.8:1

Bore x stroke

4.15 x 4.15 inches (68.0 x 68.0 mm)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Fuel control

Overhead Valves (OHV)

Cooling system

Air

Gearbox

4-speed

Transmission type, final drive

Shaft drive (cardan)

Starter

Kick

Fuel consumption

4.10 litres/100 km, 24.4 km/l or 57.4 mpg

Top speed

140.0 kmh (87.0 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Front tyre

3.50-18

Rear tyre

3.50-18

Front brake

Expanding brake (drum)

Front brakes diameter

12.20 inches (200.0 mm)

Rear brake

Expanding brake (drum)

Rear brakes diameter

12.20 inches (200.0 mm)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight

Wet weight

429.9 pounds (195.0 kg)

Seat height

Wheelbase

84.2 inches (1380 mm)

Overall length

129.7 inches (2125 mm)

Overall width

40.3 inches (660 mm)

Overall height

59.8 inches (980 mm)

Ground clearance

Fuel capacity

Oil capacity

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