BMW R 50 US SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES

Bike Features

Make Model:
BMW R 50 US

Year:
1967 – 69

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:

7.5:1

Cooling System:
Air cooled

Induction:
2 x Bing
1/24/45 – 1/24/46 carburetors

Ignition:

Battery ignition

Starting:

Electric & kick

Clutch:
Single plate saucer spring, dry

Max Power :
19.4 kW / 26 hp @ 5800 rpm

Transmission:
4 Speed

Final
Drive:
Shaft

Gear Ratio:
1st 4.17 / 2nd 2.73 / 3rd 1.95 / 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:

4.00 -18″

Wet-Weight:
195 kg / 429 lbs

Fuel Capacity :
17 liters
/ 4.49 US gal