BMW - R50 - Steib Sidecar - 500 cc - 1955
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BMW R50 - Steib Sidecar, 500 cc, first registered 1955, Excellent condition, located in the Netherlands with Dutch registration, 6268 km, frame 552156, engine 552156, CoC: No.
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BMW 1955 R50 494cc transverse twin with Steib LS200 sidecar -frame & engine # 552156
The well-restored combination we offer here is in spic-and-span, fully functional, condition and comes with current Dutch registration and photostat copy of repair manual.
Worldwide transport can be arranged at cost.
In 1955 BMW creates its R50, R60, and R69 models. These new models have a similar engine and the same shaft-drive as earlier models, but are fitted with modern swinging fork rear suspension for the first time. The telescopic front forks of earlier models are abandoned though, in favour of the swinging or “Earles Fork” system. The cycle parts are finished in BMW’s signature black scheme set off by white pin striping. The models have plenty of power to pull an optional Steib sidecar. BMW has always built expensive motorcycles, but you get what you pay for. The make has gained an enviable reputation for long-lasting reliability and the quality of the black paint is well known! BMW sets the standard for its day, and continues to build some of the most famous motorcycles in the world. The R 50 delivers 26 HP @ 5,000 rpm, good for a top speed of circa 140 km. The petrol tank holds 17 litres and the bike weighs 195 kg. The R 50 has been built between 1955 and 1969 with few changes over the years.
BMW 1955 R50 494cc transverse twin with Steib LS200 sidecar -frame & engine # 552156
The well-restored combination we offer here is in spic-and-span, fully functional, condition and comes with current Dutch registration and photostat copy of repair manual.
Worldwide transport can be arranged at cost.
In 1955 BMW creates its R50, R60, and R69 models. These new models have a similar engine and the same shaft-drive as earlier models, but are fitted with modern swinging fork rear suspension for the first time. The telescopic front forks of earlier models are abandoned though, in favour of the swinging or “Earles Fork” system. The cycle parts are finished in BMW’s signature black scheme set off by white pin striping. The models have plenty of power to pull an optional Steib sidecar. BMW has always built expensive motorcycles, but you get what you pay for. The make has gained an enviable reputation for long-lasting reliability and the quality of the black paint is well known! BMW sets the standard for its day, and continues to build some of the most famous motorcycles in the world. The R 50 delivers 26 HP @ 5,000 rpm, good for a top speed of circa 140 km. The petrol tank holds 17 litres and the bike weighs 195 kg. The R 50 has been built between 1955 and 1969 with few changes over the years.
Details
Brand
BMW
Model Type
R50 - Steib Sidecar
Engine size (in cc)
500
Year of first registration
1955
Condition
Excellent
Registration papers
with Dutch registration
Mileage
6268 km
Frame number
552156
Engine number
552156
Located in country
Netherlands
CoC (Certificate of Conformity) present
No
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