BMW R 50S (1960-62)
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| Make: | BMW |
| Model: | R 50S |
| Years: | 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 |