BMW R50US
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| Manufacturer | BMW |
|---|---|
| Also called | R50 2, R50US, R50 5, R50 OS, R 50 |
| Production | 1967 - 69 |
| Engine | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Compression ratio | 7.5:1 |
| Ignition type | Battery ignition |
| Transmission | 4 Speed |
| Frame type | Double loop steel tubular frame |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork Rear: Long swing arm with suspension units and oil pressure shock absorbers |
| Brakes | Front: ∅200mm Drum, duplex full hub Rear: ∅200mm Drum, simplex full hub |
| Front Tire | 3.50 -18" |
| Rear Tire | 4.00 -18" |
| Fuel capacity | 17 liters / 4.49 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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Engine
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder.. The engine featured a 7.5:1 compression ratio.
Drive
Power was moderated via the Single plate saucer spring, dry.
Chassis
It came with a 3.50 -18" front tire and a 4.00 -18" rear tire. Stopping was achieved via ∅200mm Drum, duplex full hub in the front and a ∅200mm Drum, simplex full hub in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Long swing arm with suspension units and oil pressure shock absorbers. The R50US was fitted with a 17 liters / 4.49 US gal fuel tank.
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BMW R 50 US
| Make Model | BMW R 50 US |
|---|---|
| Year | 1967 - 69 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Displacement | 494 cc / 30.1 cu in. |
| Bore X Stroke | 68 x 68 mm |
| Compression | 7.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Induction | 2 x Bing 1/24/45 - 1/24/46 carburetors |
| Ignition | Battery ignition |
| Starting | Electric & kick |
| Clutch | Single plate saucer spring, dry |
| Max Power | 19.4 kW / 26 hp @ 5800 rpm |
| Transmission | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 4.17 / 2nd 2.73 / 3rd 1.95 / 4th 1.54:1 |
| Frame | Double loop steel tubular frame |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Long swing arm with suspension units and oil pressure shock absorbers |
| Front Brakes | ∅200mm Drum, duplex full hub |
| Rear Brakes | ∅200mm Drum, simplex full hub |
| Front Tire | 3.50 -18" |
| Rear Tire | 4.00 -18" |
| Wet-weight | 195 kg / 429 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 liters / 4.49 US gal |