Segment: Clasic
Production years: 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969
Despite declining sales figures recorded by BMW in the mid-1950s, at the International Bicycle and Motorcycle Exhibition in Cologne, BMW presented a revised model range with the spotlight on the R 69 S that had a top speed of 175 kph (109 mph).
Also presented at the exhibition was the slightly modified R 50/2 that replaced the successful R 50 touring machine. Until 1969, when production of the R 50/2 came to an end, it was the most successful full-swing model, with more than 19,000 units sold.
The 1960 BMW R 50/2 motorcycle was taking its power from the 494cc flat-twin engine with a power output of 26 hp available at 5,800 rpm. The bike tipped the scale with a curb weight of 202 kg (445 lbs), and with the original BMW sidecar attached at 320 kg (705 lbs). The model had a top speed of 140 kph (86 mph).
Onto the double-cradle steel frame, the bike featured a long swingarm with spring struts and oil pressure dampers suspension on the front and rear. The stopping power was handled by a duplex full hub drum unit on the front wheel and a simplex full hub drum unit on the rear wheel.
It came with standard features such as wire-spoked wheels, an analog instrument cluster, full fenders, a dual exhaust system, a large headlamp, a small taillight, and a center stand.
engine specs | Type: | air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder | Displacement: | 494 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 2.7x2.7 in OR 69 mm | Compression Ratio: | 6.8:1 | Horsepower: | 26/5800 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 0/- lb-ft/RPM OR 0 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | 2xBing carburetors |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 4-speed, manual | Clutch: | dry, single plate | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | shaft |
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chassis specs | Frame: | steel | Front Suspension: | telescopic fork | Rear Suspension: | long swing arm with suspension units and oil pressure shock absorbers | Front Brake: | 200mm drum | Rear Brake: | 200mm drum |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | - | Overall Width: | - | Seat Height: | - | Wheelbase: | - | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 430 lbs OR 195 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 4.5 gallons OR 17.0 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 3.50 -18 | Rear: | 3.50 -18 |
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