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BMW - R 50 55-69
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BMW R 50 55-69 Parts & Accessories
Brakes
Front Drum
Rear Drum
Rear Drum Size 200 mm
Dimensions
Length 2125 mm
Width 660 mm
Height 980 mm
Wheelbase 980 mm
Wet Weight 195 kg
Fuel Capacity 17 litres
Electrics
Ignition Magneto ignition
Charging System Noris L 60/6/1500 L
Spark Plugs NGK B8HS
Engine
Type Air Cooled 4 Stroke SOHC Flat Twin
Bore x Stroke 68 x 68 mm
Compression Ratio 6.8:1
Displacement 494 cc
No. of Valves 4
Valve Train OHV
Lubrication System Forced Feed lubrication
Carburation 2 x carburettor, Bing 1/24/45 - 1/24/46
Transmission
Gear Ratio 1st 5.33
Gear Ratio 2nd 3.02
Gear Ratio 3rd 2.04
Gear Ratio 4th 1.54
Clutch Type Dry single plate with diaphragm spring
Final Drive Shaft
Gearchange Pattern 1 N 2 3 4
Transmission 4 Speed
Misc.
Frame Double loop steel tubular frame
Place of Manufacture Bavaria Germany
Number Produced 13,510
Power
Top Speed 87 mph
Suspension
Front Long swing arm with suspension units and oil pressure shock absorbers
Rear Long swing arm with suspension units and oil pressure shock absorbers
Tyres
Front 325-S19 Tubed
Rear 400-18 Tubed
Wheels
Front Deep bed 3 x 18
Rear Deep bed 3 x 18
 

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