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BMW R 50/5 (1969-73)

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Make: BMW
Model: R 50/5
Years: 1969-73
Engine: Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 494 cc / 30.1 cu in.
Bore x Stroke: 67 x 70.6
Compression Ratio: 8.6:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Induction: 2 x Bing carburetors
Ignition: Battery ignition
Starting: Electric & kick
Max Power: 24 kW / 32 hp @ 6400 rpm
Max Torque: 39 Nm / 4.0 kgf-m / 29 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Transmission: 4 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Frame: Double loop steel tubular frame
Front Suspension: Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber
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: 3.25 -S19"
Rear Tyre: 4.00 -S18"
Seat Height: 850 mm / 33.5"
Wet-Weight: 205 kg / 452 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 24 L / 6.3 US gal
Top Speed: 157 km/h / 97 mph