The BMW R51/3 was BMW's second post-World War II 500 cc motorcycle, following the briefly produced R51/2. It featured a flat-twin engine and exposed drive shaft . [ 1 ] In 1951, the …

Oct 28, 2022 · In the 500cc class, the R51/3 model once enabled BMW to set benchmarks for handling, smooth running, and sportiness. At the Six Day Race in 1951, the model passed the …

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Nov 4, 2020 · This 1954 BMW R51/3 is powered by a 494cc opposed twin paired with a four-speed transmission and finished in black with white pinstriping. Equipment includes a …

Whereas the R 67 was conceived with sidecar enthusiasts in mind, the R 51/3 was aimed primarily at the sporting solo rider, though it also proved its worth on more lengthy tours and …

BMW R 51/3 is produced in 1951-55. Engine is Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder., displacement 494 cc / 30.1 cu in. , produces …

Based on the prewar BMW R 51 from which it adopted the chassis and the engine, production of the BMW R 51/2 began in 1950. Visually it differed in minor detail, with the rocker covers …

Jul 10, 2011 · BMW’s R51/3 of 1951 arrived sporting a lightweight tubular frame, the best drum brakes of the time, swoopy, sexy looks, and the best sounding boxer-twin known to mankind.

At the Amsterdam Show in February 1951, BMW had two motorcycle models with new engines on display: the 500-cc R 51/3 and the 600-cc R 67. In contrast to the first post-war flat twin with its …

BMW R51 Specifications Start of Production 1938 End of Production 1940 Numbers Produced 3,775 Price 1,595 RM Engine Internal Designation 254/1 Motor Type Four-stroke two cylinder …