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R50S
Model Documentation
- Owners handbook /2 1960 (Multiple language) (published 1960) (24.5 MB)
- Owners handbook /2 1960 (German language) (published 1960) (9.7 MB)
- Owners handbook /2 1961 (German language) (published 1961) (10.0 MB)
- Owners handbook /2 1962 (Multiple language) (published 1962) (20.4 MB)
- Owners handbook /2 1963 (Multiple language) (published 1963) (21.3 MB)
- Owners handbook /2 1964 (Multiple language) (published 1964) (21.5 MB)
- R50S Owners handbook (Multiple language) (published 1964) (83.0 MB)
- R50S parts manual (German language) (published 1961) (19.2 MB)
- Parts List /2 1961 (German language) (published 1961) (25.4 MB)
- R50S parts manual (English language) (published 1961) (24.7 MB)
- Parts List /2 1963 (German language) (published 1963) (28.0 MB)
- Parts List /2 1965 (German language) (published 1965) (27.8 MB)
- Parts List /2 1972 (Multiple language) (published 1972) (57.3 MB)
- (Bulletin #179) Suspension - Motorcycles R50S and R69S with hydraulic steering damper (English language) (published 1961) (306.7 KB)
- (Bulletin #201) Engine - Installation of tachometer on R69S and R50S (English language) (published 1963) (278.3 KB)
- (Bulletin #198) Engine - Various innovations on singles and twins (English language) (published 1963) (690.6 KB)
- (Bulletin #209) Engine - Flywheel marke for sport motorcycles (English language) (published 1964) (90.2 KB)
- (Bulletin #214) Engine - Strange engine and transmission noises (English language) (published 1964) (455.4 KB)
- (Bulletin #223) Engine - Rocker push rod (English language) (published 1965) (126.9 KB)
- (Bulletin #228) Engine - R69S/R50S vibration damper maintenance (English language) (published 1966) (103.4 KB)
- (Bulletin #230) Engine - Colour marks on piston pin and boss (English language) (published 1966) (53.5 KB)
- (Bulletin #251) Engine - Colour marks of pistons (English language) (published 1967) (376.2 KB)
- Sales Brochure 1961 (English language) (published 1960) (3.5 MB)
- 1961 R50S Catalog (English language) (published 1961) (1.8 MB)
- Sales Brochure 1963 (English language) (published 1962) (1.5 MB)
- Sales Brochure 1962 (English language) (published 1962) (1.1 MB)
- Sales Brochure (English language) (published 1963) (1.4 MB)
Model Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | |
| Displacement | 494cc |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 68 x 68 |
| HP @ RPM | 35 @ 7650 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| 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 W260T1 |
| Generator | Bosch LJ/CGE 60/6/1700 6V 60W |
| Capacities & Measurements | |
| Weight | 198kg |
| Fuel | 17l |
| Wheelbase | 1415mm (1450mm in sidecar configuration) |
| Top Speed | 160kph |
| Number Produced | 1634 |
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.