BMW R 512 1950 Specifications

Complete specifications and review of the 1950 BMW R 512

BMW R 512 1950 Specifications

Specifications

SpecificationValue
BrandBMW
ModelR 512
Year1950
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SpecificationValue
Year1950
Bore x Stroke68 x 68 mm
Capacity494 cc / 30.1 cu in.
ClutchSingle plate, dry
Compression Ratio6.4:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
EngineFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder.
Final DriveShaft
FrameClosed double loop steel tubular frame
Front Brakes∅200mm Drum, duplex full hub
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Front Tyre3.50 -19" Metzeler
Fuel Capacity14 liters / 3.60 US gal
Gear Ratio1st 3.60 / 2nd 2.28 / 3rd 1.70 / 4th 1.30:1
IgnitionBosch coil with manual advance by the handlebar lever
Induction2 x Bing Spezial 1/22/29 and 1/22/30 carburetors
Max Power18 kW / 24 hp @ 5800 rpm
Rear Brakes∅200mm Drum, simplex full hub
Rear SuspensionSpring with coil compression springs and rubber deflection stops
Rear Tyre3.50 -19" Metzeler
StartingKick
Transmission4 Speed
Wet-Weight185 kg / 407 lbs