BMW R50 1955 - Motorcycle description sheet

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691 € in France

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Performance

Max speed : 140 km/h (87 mph)
0-100 km/h acceleration : 10,30 s
Average fuel consumption : 4,10 liters/100km (0,57 mpg)
Estimated range : 415 km (258 miles)
Calculated range until tank is empty, not verified.

Specifications

BMW R50 1955

Chassis
Frame : Double cradle in pressed sheet metal
Fuel capacity : 17 liters (4,49 US gallons)
Seat height : 725 mm (28,54 in)
Length : 2 125 mm (83,66 in)
Width : 660 mm (25,98 in)
Min height : 980 mm (38,58 in)
Wheelbase : 1 415 mm (55,71 in)
Dry weight : 195 kg

Front axle
Earles-type fork
Drum brakes Ø 200 mm (7.87 in)
Front wheel : 3 / 50 - 18 → Order this type of tire

Transmission
4 stage gearbox , manual
Secondary cardan shaft

Rear axle
2 amortisseurs latéraux
Drum brakes Ø 200 mm (7.87 in)
Rear wheel : 4 / 0 - 18 → Order this type of tire

Motor
two-cylinder flat , 4 strokes
Cooling system : by air
Carburettor Ø 24 mm
494 cc (Bore x stroke: 68 x 68 mm)
26 ch (25,60 hp) to 5 800 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio : 7.62 kg/ch

exhaust motor fluid electricity filtration braking Chain kit

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