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BMW R 50S

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Make Model

BMW R 50S

Year

1960 - 62

Engine

Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder.

Capacity

494 cc / 30.1 cu in.
Bore x Stroke 68 x 68 mm
Compression Ratio

9.5:1

Cooling System Air cooled

Induction

2 x Bing 1/24/45 - 1/24/46 carburetors

Ignition

Magneto ignition

Starting

Kick

Clutch Single plate saucer spring, dry

Max Power

26 kW / 35 hp @ 5800 rpm

Transmission

4 Speed

Final Drive

Shaft
Gear Ratio 1st 5.33 / 2nd 3.02 / 3rd 2.04 / 4th 1.54:1
Frame Double loop steel tubular frame

Front Suspension

Telescopic fork

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

3.50 -18"

Rear Tyre

3.50 -18"

Wet-Weight

195 kg / 429 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

17 liters / 4.49 US gal
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