|
Make Model |
BMW R 50S |
|
Year |
1960-62 |
|
Engine |
Air cooled, four stroke,
two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. |
|
Capacity |
494 |
|
Bore x Stroke |
68 x 68 mm |
|
Compression Ratio |
9.5:1 |
|
Induction |
2x Bing
1/26/71 - 1/26/72
carburetor, |
|
Ignition /
Starting |
Magneto ignition /
Kick |
|
Clutch |
Single plate saucer spring, dry |
|
Max Power |
35 hp @ 7600 rpm |
|
Transmission /
Drive |
4 Speed / Shaft |
|
Gear Ratio |
1st 5.33 2nd 3.02 3rd 2.04 4th 1.54 |
|
Frame |
Double loop steel tubular frame |
|
Front Suspension |
Long swing arm with suspension units and oil
pressure shock absorbers |
|
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 |
198 kg / 436 lb |
|
Fuel Capacity |
17 Litres /
3.73 gal / 4.49 gal US |
