BMW R 505 1969 Specifications

Complete specifications and review of the 1969 BMW R 505

BMW R 505 1969 Specifications

Specifications

SpecificationValue
BrandBMW
ModelR 505
Year1969
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SpecificationValue
Year1969
Bore x Stroke67 x 70.6
Capacity494 cc / 30.1 cu in.
Compression Ratio8.6:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
EngineFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder.
Final DriveShaft
FrameDouble loop steel tubular frame
Front Brakes∅200mm Drum, duplex full hub
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber
Front Tyre3.25 -S19"
Fuel Capacity24 L / 6.3 US gal
IgnitionBattery ignition
Induction2 x Bing carburetors
Max Power24 kW / 32 hp @ 6400 rpm
Max Torque39 Nm / 4.0 kgf-m / 29 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Rear Brakes∅200mm Drum, simplex full hub
Rear SuspensionLong swing arm with suspension units and oil pressure shock absorbers
Rear Tyre4.00 -S18"
Seat Height850 mm / 33.5"
StartingElectric & kick
Top Speed157 km/h / 97 mph
Transmission4 Speed
Wet-Weight205 kg / 452 lbs