1962 BMW R50 OS

General motorcycle information

Model

BMW R50 OS

Year

1962

Engine and transmission

Displacement

30.14 cubic inches (494.0 ccm)

Engine type

Two cylinder boxer, 4 stroke

Power

35.0 horsepowers (26.1 kiloWatts) at 7650 RPM

Torque

Compression

9.5:1

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

5.10 litres/100 km, 19.6 km/l or 46.1 mpg

Top speed

160.0 kmh (99.4 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Front tyre

3.50-18.00

Rear tyre

3.50-18.00

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

436.5 pounds (198.0 kg)

Seat height

Wheelbase

88.5 inches (1450 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

6.34 gallons (24.0 litres)

Oil capacity

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