BMW /5 motorcycles

BMW /5 motorcycles
ManufacturerBMW
Also calledR50/5, R60/5, and R75/5
Production1969-1973
AssemblyBerlin, Germany
Engine498–749 cc (30.4–45.7 cu in)
Bore / stroke67.0 mm (2.64 in), 73.5 mm (2.89 in), 82.0 mm × 70.6 mm (3.23 in × 2.78 in)
Top speed110mph
Power32-50hp
Torque29-43ft⋅lbf
Transmission4-speed
SuspensionModular
BrakesFront/Rear Drum Brake
Tires3.25x19 front • 4.00x18 rear
Wheelbase1385 mm
DimensionsL: 2100 mm
W: 850 mm
H: 1040 mm
Weight462 lbs (wet)
Fuel capacity4.7 US gal
Black BMW R75/5
BMW R75/5

For the WWII-era motorcycle, see BMW R75

Red BMW R60/5
BMW R60/5 (with BMW R80GS behind)

The BMW R50/5, R60/5, and R75/5 form a range of boxer twin motorcycles manufactured in Berlin, Germany, by BMW for model years 1970-1973 and featuring electric starting and telescopic forks.