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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: history, specs, pictures}} | {{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: history, specs, pictures}} | ||
{{Motorcycle | {{Motorcycle | ||
|name = | |name = BMW R50 | ||
| | |photo = Bmw-r50-1955-1960-0.jpg | ||
|aka = R50 2, R50US, R50 5, R50 OS, R 50 | |aka = R50 2, R50US, R50 5, R50 OS, R 50 | ||
|manufacturer = | |manufacturer = BMW | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = 1955 - 1969 | |production = 1955 - 1969 | ||
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|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = Classic | ||
|engine = two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | |engine = two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | ||
|bore_stroke = 68.0mm x 68.0mm | |bore_stroke = 68.0mm x 68.0mm | ||
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|ignition = magneto | |ignition = magneto | ||
|spark_plug = | |spark_plug = | ||
|battery = | |battery = | ||
|transmission = Gear box: 4-speed <br> | |transmission = Gear box: 4-speed <br> | ||
Final Drive: [[shaft]] drive (cardan) <br> | Final Drive: [[shaft]] drive (cardan) <br> | ||
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==1955 - 1960 BMW R 50== | ==1955 - 1960 BMW R 50== | ||
The 1955 BMW R 55 has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 494cc, boxer twin cylinder powerplant mated to a four-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 26 horsepower at 5800 rpm. Standard fittings for this machine include a telescopic front fork, a rear suspension composed of a long swinging arm with suspension units and oil pressure shock absorbers, a drum braking system, a single seat, laced wheels, a large headlamp, full fenders, and mid-mounted foot pegs. | The 1955 BMW R 55 has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 494cc, boxer twin cylinder powerplant mated to a four-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 26 horsepower at 5800 rpm. Standard fittings for this machine include a telescopic front fork, a rear suspension composed of a long swinging arm with suspension units and oil pressure shock absorbers, a drum braking system, a single seat, laced wheels, a large headlamp, full fenders, and mid-mounted foot pegs. |