1969 BMW R50 5

General motorcycle information

Model

BMW R50 5

Year

1969

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

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