BMW R 50S SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES

Bike Features

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