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BMW R50/5 
1972 
Air cooled, 498cc, Boxer, OHV
| Power: | 31.95 HP (23.5 kW) @ 6400 rpm |
| Torque: | 39 Nm (28.76 lb-ft) @ 5000 rpm |
| Final drive: | Shaft |
| Top speed: | 97.56 mph |
| Curb weight: | 451.9 lbs |
| Category: | All-rounder |
| Tags: | All-rounder, Classic bike |
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Engine and transmission
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| Engine type: | 2 cylinders, 4-stroke, Boxer |
| Displacement: | 498 cc (30.43 cubic inches) |
| Bore × stroke: | 2.64 inch × 2.78 inch (undersquare - longstroke) |
| Cooling system: | Air cooled |
| Power: | 31.95 HP (23.5 kW) @ 6400 rpm |
| Torque: | 39 Nm (28.76 lb-ft) @ 5000 rpm |
| Throttle: | Cable operated |
| Valves | |
| Valve train: | OHV, variable |
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel and ignition | |
| Sparks per cylinder: | 1 |
| Fuel supply system: | Carburetor |
| Funnel diameter: | 1.02 inch |
| Compression: | 8.6:1 |
| Engine mounting: | Longitudinal |
| Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
| Gear box: | Manual 4-speed |
| Clutch: | Dry, single plate, cable operated |
| Final drive: | Shaft |
| Spark plug pipe type: | Bosch, W 230 T 30 |
| Starter: | Kick-starter |
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Dimensions
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| Physical measures | |
| Length: | 82.7 inch |
| Width: | 33.5 inch |
| Height: | 40.9 inch |
| Wheel base: | 54.5 inch |
| Ground clearance: | 6.5 inch |
| Seat height: | 33.5 inch |
| Weight | |
| Curb weight: | 451.9 lbs |
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Chassis and suspension
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| Frame type: | steel, Double cradle frame |
| Front | |
| Suspension: | Cartridge |
| Suspension travel: | 8.19 inch |
| Brake: | Twin Drum, Ø7.87 inch |
| Tire: | 3.27 × 19 |
| Rear | |
| Suspension: | twin shock, Swingarm |
| Suspension travel: | 4.92 inch |
| Brake: | Drum, Ø7.87 inch |
| Tire: | 4.02 × 18 |
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Other
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| ABS available: | No |
| Power-to-weight ratio: | 0.11 KW/lbs (8.72 lbs/HP) |
| Acceleration (0-60 mph): | 10.2 sec |
| Top speed: | 97.56 mph |
| Fuel capacity: | 6.34 gals |
| Number of riders: | 2 persons |
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