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1972 BMW 496cc R50/5 Frame no. 2905192 Engine no. 2905192

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Munchen, Europe

1972 BMW 496cc R50/5 Frame no. 2905192 Engine no. 2905192 The long-awaited replacements for BMW's long-running Earles-forked flat twins finally arrived in 1969. As well as a telescopic, leading-axle front fork, the newcomers featured a lightweight, welded, duplex frame, innovations first seen on the Bavarian company's ISDT machines. The engine too had come in for revision, now employing a one-piece forged crankshaft and aluminium-alloy cylinder barrels while carrying its camshaft below the crank. Coil ignition and 12-volt electrics were other new departures for the Munich firm. The new '/5' models came in three engine capacities, the variation being achieved by different bore sizes in what were otherwise virtually identical machines. The 496cc R50/5 produced a claimed 32bhp, which was good enough for a top speed of 98mph. Currently displaying a total of 28,535 kilometres on the odometer, this R50/5 comes with an original instruction manual and a German Fahrzeugbrief (registration document). Footnotes: Please kindly note that VAT at the prevailing german rate (currently 19%) will be added to the buyer's premium which will be invoiced on a VAT exclusive basis. If you are planning to export, please make the department aware. Lot to be sold without reserve. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

1972 BMW 496cc R50/5 Frame no. 2905192 Engine no. 2905192 The long-awaited replacements for BMW's long-running Earles-forked flat twins finally arrived in 1969. As well as a telescopic, leading-axle front fork, the newcomers featured a lightweight, welded, duplex frame, innovations first seen on the Bavarian company's ISDT machines. The engine too had come in for revision, now employing a one-piece forged crankshaft and aluminium-alloy cylinder barrels while carrying its camshaft below the crank. Coil ignition and 12-volt electrics were other new departures for the Munich firm. The new '/5' models came in three engine capacities, the variation being achieved by different bore sizes in what were otherwise virtually identical machines. The 496cc R50/5 produced a claimed 32bhp, which was good enough for a top speed of 98mph. Currently displaying a total of 28,535 kilometres on the odometer, this R50/5 comes with an original instruction manual and a German Fahrzeugbrief (registration document). Footnotes: Please kindly note that VAT at the prevailing german rate (currently 19%) will be added to the buyer's premium which will be invoiced on a VAT exclusive basis. If you are planning to export, please make the department aware. Lot to be sold without reserve. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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