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BMW R 50/2 (1960-1969) Specs, Performance & Photos

Segment: Clasic
Production years: 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969

BMW R 50/2 1960-1969 3 Photos
BMW R 50/2 (1960-1969)BMW R 50/2 (1960-1969)BMW R 50/2 (1960-1969)

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.

BMW R 50/2 1960-1969

BMW R 50/2 494

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
transmission specs
Gearbox:4-speed, manual
Clutch:dry, single plate
Primary Drive:-
Final Drive:shaft
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
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
tyres specs
Front:3.50 -18
Rear:3.50 -18
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