1969 BMW R50 5

BMW R50 5
Picture credits: BMW. Click for large image of the 1969 BMW R50 5

General motorcycle information

Model
BMW R50 5
Year
1969
Category
Allround
Rating

Engine and transmission

Displacement
30.39 cubic inches (498.0 ccm)
Engine type
Two cylinder boxer, 4 stroke
Power
31.9 horsepowers (23.8 kiloWatts) at 6400 RPM
Torque
28.77 pound-foot/lbf-ft (39.00 Nm / 3.98 kgf-m) at 5000 RPM
Compression
8.6:1
Bore x stroke
4.09 x 4.31 inches (67.0 x 70.6 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
5.10 litres/100 km, 19.6 km/l or 46.1 mpg
Top speed
157.0 kmh (97.6 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Front suspension travel
12.69 inches (208.0 mm)
Rear suspension travel
7.63 inches (125.0 mm)
Front tyre
3.27-19
Rear tyre
4.02-18
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
51.9 inches (850 mm)
Wheelbase
84.5 inches (1385 mm)
Overall length
128.1 inches (2100 mm)
Overall width
51.9 inches (850 mm)
Overall height
63.5 inches (1040 mm)
Ground clearance
10.1 inches (165 mm)
Fuel capacity
6.34 gallons (24.0 litres)
Oil capacity
-

Further motorcycle information

Insurance costs
Get estimated US insurance cost with a quote from Insurifinder.com.