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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: review, history, specs}}
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{{Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = '''BMW R65'''
|name            = BMW R65
|photo            = R65.jpg
|photo            = R65.jpg
|aka              = R65 (reduced effect), R 65 (reduced effect), R 65
|aka              = R65 (reduced effect), R 65 (reduced effect), R 65
|manufacturer    = [[BMW]]
|manufacturer    = BMW
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1978 - 1992
|production      = 1978 - 1992
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|predecessor      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|successor        =
|class            = [[Standard]]
|class            = Standard
|engine          = 649cc two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
|engine          = 649cc two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 82.0mm x 61.5mm
|bore_stroke      = 82.0mm x 61.5mm
|compression      = 8.4:1
|compression      = 8.4:1
|top_speed        = 91 mph (147 km/h)
|top_speed        = 91 mph (147 km/h)
|power            = 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 5500RPM
|power            = 48 HP (35.5 KW) @ 7250RPM
|torque          = 33.19 ft/lbs (45.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM
|torque          = 33.19 ft/lbs (45.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM
|ignition        =
|ignition        =
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|fuel_capacity    = 5.81 Gallon (22.00 Liters)
|fuel_capacity    = 5.81 Gallon (22.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|oil_filter      = Fram CH6060
|oil_filter      = {{oilfilter|K&N KN-161}}<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref>
|fuel_consumption =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|turning_radius  =
|related          = [[BMW R45]]<br />[[BMW R80]]
|related          = [[BMW R45]]<br />[[BMW R80]]<br />[[BMW R65LS]]
|competition      =  [[BMW R65]]<br />[[Honda CB650]]<br />[[Honda CX500]]<br />[[Kawasaki KZ650B]]<br />[[Suzuki GS550]]<br />[[Yamaha XS650]]<br />[[Yamaha SR500]]
|competition      =  [[BMW R65]]<br />[[Honda CB650]]<br />[[Honda CX500]]<br />[[Kawasaki KZ650B]]<br />[[Suzuki GS550]]<br />[[Yamaha XS650]]<br />[[Yamaha SR500]]
|air_filter= {{airfilter|K&N BM-0300}} `78-95<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref>
}}
}}


The '''[[BMW]] R65''' was a two cylinder boxer, [[four-stroke]] Naked [[motorcycle]] produced by [[BMW]] between 1978 and 1992. It could reach a top speed of 91 mph (147 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 33.19 ft/lbs (45.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 5500 RPM.   
The '''[[BMW]] R65''' was a two cylinder boxer, [[four-stroke]] Naked [[motorcycle]] produced by [[BMW]] between 1978 and 1992. It could reach a top speed of 91 mph (147 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 33.19 ft/lbs (45.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 48 HP (35.5 KW) @ 7250 RPM.   




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==Engine==
==Engine==
The engine was a [[air cooled]] two cylinder boxer, four-stroke. A 82.0mm [[bore]] x 61.5mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 649.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).   
The engine was a [[air cooled]] two cylinder boxer, four-stroke. A 82.0mm [[bore]] x 61.5mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of 649.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via overhead valves (ohv).   


==Drive==
==Drive==
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, single plate.   
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, single plate clutch.   


==Chassis==
==Chassis==
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==1978 BMW R 65==
==1978 BMW R 65==


The 1978 MY BMW R 65 has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 649cc, boxer twin cylinder powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 45 horsepower and 45 Nm of torque. It also comes standard with a telescopic front fork, dual shocks as a rear suspension, dual front disc brakes, a drum brake in the rear, laced wheels, a dual exhaust system, a dual seat, analogue dials, wide handlebars and a large-capacity, 22-liter (5.8-gallon) fuel tank.
The 1978 MY BMW R 65 has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 649cc, boxer twin cylinder powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 48 horsepower and 45 Nm of torque. It also comes standard with a telescopic front fork, dual shocks as a rear suspension, dual front disc brakes, a drum brake in the rear, laced wheels, a dual exhaust system, a dual seat, analogue dials, wide handlebars and a large-capacity, 22-liter (5.8-gallon) fuel tank.




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