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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: review, history, specs}} | {{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: review, history, specs}} | ||
{{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 = | |power = 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 5500RPM | ||
|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 = | |oil_filter = Fram CH6060 | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
|related = [[BMW R45]]<br />[[BMW R80]]<br />[[BMW R65LS]] | |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]] | ||
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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 | 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. | ||
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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 | 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). | ||
==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. | ||
==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 | 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. | ||