Rare short wheel base 1971 BMW R50 - Clean and in excellent mechanical condition
1971 BMW R-Series
| Price: | US $5,300.00 |
| Item location: | Columbus, Wisconsin, United States |
| Make: | BMW |
| Model: | R-Series |
| SubModel: | R50/5 |
| Type: | Standard |
| Year: | 1971 |
| Mileage: | 35,732 |
| Color: | Black |
| Engine size: | 498 |
| Vehicle Title: | Clear |
| Contact seller: | Contact form |
This BMW is finely tuned and rides like a dream. This R50/5 includes Wixom bags and fairing. Also with the motorcycle original owners manual and Clymer manual. Same owner for the last 30 years. Electric and kick start, ll fuel lines and cables are OEM BMW. Shorter wheel base (pre 1973) makes it unique and nimble. The motorcycle is original with the exception of the tank, hich was professionally repainted and stripped to retain its original look.
Bore67mm (2.6in)73.5mm (2.89in)82mm (3.2in)Stroke70.6mm (2.78in)Displacement498cc (30.4cuin)
Power32hp (24kW) @ 6,800rpm
Torque29ft·lbf (39N·m) @ 5,000rpm
Top Speed87mph (140km/h)
Curb Weight452lb (205kg)
Gross Weight Rating881lb (400kg)AlternatorBosch 12 V • 180 WattsSpark PlugsBosch W230T30 / Champion N7YFuel Tank4.7USgal (18l; 3.9impgal) or 6.3USgal (24l; 5.2impgal)Tires3.25x19 front • 4.00x18 rearRims1.85x19 front • 1.85x18 rear
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