1971 BMW 500cc R50/5 Motorcycle Batteries

Even though 1971 still did not see a stock electronic ignition on the R50/5, because of the amount of conversions to electric start, we are listing the most common battery that would be used. Different people may have put different sized batteries in customized trays, but the most common battery boxes and batteries for BMW’s at the time were the probable choice, and are what is listed here. Please measure your battery or battery box before buying one of the batteries listed here.