BMW R65RT Mono

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BMW R65RT Mono
Manufacturer
BMW
Production 1984 - 88
Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder.
Compression ratio 8.4:1
Top Speed 168.7 km/h / 104.8 mph
Ignition Bosch contact free electronic ignition
Transmission 5 Speed
Suspension Front: Telescopic hydraulic forks
Rear: Monolever swinging arm
Brakes Front: 2x ∅260mm discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear: Single ∅200mm drum
Front Tire 90/90 - 18
Rear Tire 120/90 - 18
Weight
Fuel Capacity 22 liters / 5.8 US gal
Manuals Service Manual


It could reach a top speed of 168.7 km/h / 104.8 mph.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder.. The engine featured a 8.4:1 compression ratio.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 90/90 - 18 front tire and a 120/90 - 18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x ∅260mm discs, 2 piston calipers in the front and a Single ∅200mm drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic hydraulic forks while the rear was equipped with a Monolever swinging arm. The R65RT Mono was fitted with a 22 liters / 5.8 US gal fuel tank.

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BMW R65RT Mono

Overview[edit | edit source]

Make Model BMW R 65 RT Monolever
Year 1984 - 88
Engine Type Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder.
Displacement 649.6 cc / 39.6 cu in.
Bore X Stroke 82 x 61.5 mm
Compression 8.4:1
Cooling System Air cooled
Induction 2 x Bing constant depression carburetors
Ignition Bosch contact free electronic ignition
Starting Electric
Max Power 35 kW / 48 hp @ 7250 rpm (rear tire 31.3 kW / 42 hp @ 7200 rpm)
Max Torque 45.1 Nm / 4.6 kgf-m / 33.3 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Transmission 5 Speed
Final Drive Shaft
Front Suspension Telescopic hydraulic forks
Front Wheel Travel 175 mm / 6.9"
Rear Suspension Monolever swinging arm
Rear Wheel Travel 120 mm / 4.7"
Front Brakes 2x ∅260mm discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes Single ∅200mm drum
Front Tire 90/90 - 18
Rear Tire 120/90 - 18
Wet-weight 196 kg / 432 lbs
Fuel Capacity 22 liters / 5.8 US gal
Consumption Average 5.95 L/100 km / 16.8 km/l / 39.5 mpg
Braking 60 Km/h - 0 14.8 m / 48.6 ft
Braking 100 Km/h - 0 42.3 m / 138.8 ft
Standing ¼ Mile 14 sec / 143.4 km/h / 89.1 mph
Top Speed 168.7 km/h / 104.8 mph