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R50/5
Model Documentation
- R50/5 R60/5 R75/5 Riders Handbook Version A (English language) (12.6 MB)
- R50/5 R60/5 R75/5 Riders Handbook Version B (English language) (10.4 MB)
- Slash 5 Owners Manual (English language) (published 1972) (12.2 MB)
- R50/5 parts manual (English language) (published 1969) (64.0 MB)
- R50/5 parts manual (English language) (published 1975) (70.8 MB)
- R50/5 parts manual (German language) (published 1975) (42.7 MB)
- R50/5 parts manual (Multiple language) (published 1975) (76.0 MB)
- Parts List for Airheads 1977 (Multiple language) (published 1977) (89.6 MB)
- Parts List for Airheads 1980 (Multiple language) (published 1980) (247.5 MB)
- Slash 5 Workshop manual (English language) (published 1969) (44.9 MB)
- R50/5 workshop manual (Multiple language) (published 1972) (37.7 MB)
- (Bulletin #274) Inspection and adjustment of steering head bearing, and wheel bearings on new motorcycles (English language) (published 1969) (1.7 MB)
- (Bulletin #279) Carburetors with accelerator pump (English language) (published 1970) (1.7 MB)
- (Bulletin #280) Carburetor main jet (English language) (published 1970) (1.3 MB)
- (Bulletin #281) Carburetor information (English language) (published 1970) (3.1 MB)
- (Bulletin #283) Stop light switch for foot brake (English language) (published 1970) (1.4 MB)
- (Bulletin #285) Engine oil specifications (English language) (published 1970) (1.3 MB)
- (Bulletin #286) Rear wheel brake drum untrue (English language) (published 1970) (1.2 MB)
- (Bulletin #288) Through bolt sleeves and o-rings for cylinder head oil leakage (English language) (published 1970) (3.6 MB)
- (Bulletin #289) Oil leakage around chain case cover (English language) (published 1970) (1.9 MB)
- (Bulletin #290) Telescopic fork oil capacity (English language) (published 1970) (1.5 MB)
- (Bulletin #295) Clutch complaints (English language) (published 1970) (3.4 MB)
- (Bulletin #296) Fork spring length (English language) (published 1970) (1.1 MB)
- (Bulletin #298) Rotor of the three phase generator (English language) (published 1970) (2.4 MB)
- (Bulletin #299) Bowden cable interference (English language) (published 1970) (1.2 MB)
- (Bulletin #301) Winter oil for transmission, flywheel and final drive (English language) (published 1971) (1.2 MB)
- (Bulletin #306) Battery acid and fill (English language) (published 1971) (1.1 MB)
- (Bulletin #307) Tire sizes and suggestions (English language) (published 1971) (1.2 MB)
- (Bulletin #308) Engine oil recommendations (English language) (published 1971) (1.3 MB)
- (Bulletin #311) Change in handle for the rear frame spring (English language) (published 1971) (1.4 MB)
- (Bulletin #313) Wheels - Wheel rim tape (English language) (published 1971) (1.2 MB)
- (Bulletin #314) Gearbox - New racing gear sets (English language) (published 1971) (2.4 MB)
- (Bulletin #315) Spiral gear for speedometer drive (English language) (published 1971) (1.6 MB)
- (Bulletin #317) Thrust washer at drive shaft (English language) (published 1971) (3.8 MB)
- Tire memo on ratings and speeds (English language) (published 1971) (2.6 MB)
- (Bulletin #1036R) Tire pressures and minimum tread depth (English language) (published 1977) (1.2 MB)
- (Bulletin #1038R) Front fork lubricants and oil capacity (English language) (published 1977) (1.2 MB)
- R50/5 Wiring diagram (with comments by Snowbum) (English language)
- R50/5 Wiring diagram in color without fuses (English language)
- R50/5 Wiring diagram in color with fuses (English language)
- Full electrical documentation for 1969 - 1983 models (Multiple language) (published 1983) (68.9 MB)
- Full electrical documentation for 1969 - 1986 models (Multiple language) (published 1986) (77.0 MB)
- Full electrical documentation for 1969 - 1987 models (Multiple language) (published 1987) (81.2 MB)
Model Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | |
| Displacement | 498cc |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 67 x 70.6 |
| HP @ RPM | 32 @ 6400 |
| Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 |
| 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 | Hydraulically damped telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Twin shock swingarm |
| Front Brakes | 200mm drum, dual leading shoe |
| Rear Brakes | 200mm drum, single leading shoe |
| Electrical | |
| Ignition | Battery/coil |
| Spark Plugs | Bosch W5DC |
| Generator | Bosch G1 14 13V 19A 180W |
| Capacities & Measurements | |
| Weight | 205kg (from 1971, 200kg) |
| Fuel | 24l (from 1971, 17l) |
| Wheelbase | 1385mm, LWB models: 1435mm |
| Top Speed | 157kph |
| Number Produced | 7865 |
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.