| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION | 
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| Model ID | 
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| Manufacturer (Make) | BMW | 
| Model Name | R 50/5 | 
| Year | 1971 | 
| Category(class) | Touring | 
| Engine | 
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| Engine Capacity (Displacement) | 498 ccm (30.39 cubic inches) | 
| Engine Type | 2 cylinders | 
| Bore x Stroke | Ø67.0 mm x 70.6 mm (Ø2.64 inches x 2.78 inches) | 
| Bore/Stroke Ratio | 0.95 | 
| Stroke | 4 | 
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 | 
| Timing System | OHV | 
| Cooling System | Air | 
| Powertrain | 
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| Gearbox | 4 speed | 
| Chassis/Suspension/Brakes | 
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| Front Brakes | Drum | 
| Rear Brakes | Drum | 
| Front Tire | 3.25-19 | 
| Rear Tire | 4.00-18 | 
| Dimensions | 
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| Curb Weight | 222 kg (489 lb) | 
| Fuel Capacity | 24 litres (6.34 gallons) | 
| Performance | 
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| Max Power | 32.00 HP (23.4 kW) at 6400 RPM | 
| Power/Weight Ratio | 0.14 Hp/Kg | 
| Top Speed | 151 km/h (94mph) | 
| Acceleration (dart, speedup) time |  | 
| 0-100 km/h | 11.1 seconds | 
| 0-60 mph | 10.5 seconds | 
| 1/4 mile | - | 
| 60 to 140 km/h, highest gear | - |