BMWR 50/2 1960 - 1969

　　Despite declining sales figures recorded by BMW in the mid-1950s, at the International Bicycle and Motorcycle Exhibition in Cologne, BMW presented a revised model range with the spotlight on the R 69 S that had a top speed of 175 kph (109 mph).

　　Also presented at the exhibition was the slightly modified R 50/2 that replaced the successful R 50 touring machine. Until 1969, when production of the R 50/2 came to an end, it was the most successful full-swing model, with more than 19,000 units sold.

　　The 1960 BMW R 50/2 motorcycle was taking its power from the 494cc flat-twin engine with a power output of 26 hp available at 5,800 rpm. The bike tipped the scale with a curb weight of 202 kg (445 lbs), and with the original BMW sidecar attached at 320 kg (705 lbs). The model had a top speed of 140 kph (86 mph).

　　Onto the double-cradle steel frame, the bike featured a long swingarm with spring struts and oil pressure dampers suspension on the front and rear. The stopping power was handled by a duplex full hub drum unit on the front wheel and a simplex full hub drum unit on the rear wheel.

　　It came with standard features such as wire-spoked wheels, an analog instrument cluster, full fenders, a dual exhaust system, a large headlamp, a small taillight, and a center stand.