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R50
Model Documentation
- R50 Parts manual (German language) (published 1956) (39.6 MB)
- Parts manual (German language) (published 1956) (39.6 MB)
- R50 parts manual (German language) (published 1961) (19.2 MB)
- Drive - Fitting of drive shaft housing cover on the models R50 and R69 (English language) (published 1955) (143.1 KB)
- (Bulletin #104) Suspension - Adjustment of tapered roller bearings on R26, R50, R60, R69 (English language) (published 1956) (740.5 KB)
- (Bulletin #123) General - Oil recommendation for summer 1957 (English language) (published 1957) (200.8 KB)
- (Bulletin #166) Engine - Valve guides (English language) (published 1959) (430.9 KB)
- 1955 R50 BMW Road Test (Multiple language) (published 1955) (3.0 MB)
- 1956 R50 Catalog (English language) (published 1956) (1.2 MB)
- 1957 R50 Catalog (English language) (published 1957) (6.0 MB)
- BMW R26, R50, R60, R69 Brochure (English language) (published 1958) (871.7 KB)
- BMW R26, R50, R60, R69 Catalog (English language) (published 1959) (1.1 MB)
- BMW R26, R50, R60, R69 & BMW Cars Catalog (English language) (published 1960) (1.4 MB)
Model Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | |
| Displacement | 494cc |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 68 x 68 |
| HP @ RPM | 26 @ 5800 |
| Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 |
| Valves | OHV, 2 per cylinder |
| Clutch | Dry, single plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 4 speed, foot shifted |
| Final Drive | Driveshaft |
| Running Gear | |
| Frame | Tubular steel double cradle |
| Front Suspension | Earles type swingarm fork |
| Rear Suspension | Twin shock swingarm |
| Front Brakes | 200mm drum, dual leading shoe |
| Rear Brakes | 200mm drum, single leading shoe |
| Electrical | |
| Ignition | Magneto |
| Spark Plugs | Bosch W240T1 |
| Generator | Noris 60/6/1500 6V 60W |
| Capacities & Measurements | |
| Weight | 195kg |
| Fuel | 17l |
| Wheelbase | 1415mm (1450mm in sidecar configuration) |
| Top Speed | 140kph |
| Number Produced | 13510 |
The information provided here was obtained from a variety
of public sources and may not reflect official BMW archival data.
Please contact the BMW Archives for official data
regarding models.