BMW R50 5 1969
Complete specifications and details for the 1969 BMW R50 5. This comprehensive guide includes engine specifications, dimensions, features, and performance data.
Basic Information
| Make | BMW |
|---|---|
| Model | R50 5 |
| Year | 1969 |
| Category | Allround |
Chassis, Suspension & Brakes
| Frame Type | Steel doble cradle |
|---|---|
| Front Brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Duplex full hub |
| Front Brakes Diameter | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Front Suspension | Cartridge |
| Front Tyre | 3.27-19 |
| Front Wheel Travel | 208 mm (8.2 inches) |
| Rear Brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Simplex full hub |
| Rear Brakes Diameter | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | Twin shock-Swingarm |
| Rear Tyre | 4.02-18 |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 125 mm (4.9 inches) |
| Seat | Dual seat |
Other Specifications
| Carrying Capacity | 398kg |
|---|---|
| Starter | Kick |
Engine & Transmission
| Displacement | 498.00 ccm (30.39 cubic inches) |
|---|---|
| Engine Details | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Power | 31.95 HP (23.3 kW)) @ 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 39.00 Nm (4.0 kgf-m or 28.8 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 157.0 km/h (97.6 mph) |
| Zero To One Hundred | 10.200 seconds |
| Compression | 8.6:1 |
| Bore X Stroke | 67.0 x 70.6 mm (2.6 x 2.8 inches) |
| Fuel System | Carburettor. 26mm |
| Ignition | Battery |
| Lubrication System | Wet sump |
| Cooling System | Air |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Transmission Type Final Drive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Clutch | Dry-single plate-cable operated |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.10 litres/100 km (19.6 km/l or 46.12 mpg) |
| Greenhouse Gases | 118.3 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Dimensions & Capacities
| Fuel Capacity | 24.00 litres (6.34 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm (6.5 inches) |
| Overall Height | 1,040 mm (40.9 inches) |
| Overall Length | 2,100 mm (82.7 inches) |
| Overall Width | 850 mm (33.5 inches) |
| Seat Height | 850 mm (33.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weight Incl Oil Gas Etc | 195.0 kg (429.9 pounds) |