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{{Motorcycle
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = BMW R65
|name            = BMW R65
|photo           = R65.jpg
|image           = [[Image:R65.jpg|200px|R65]]
|aka              =
|manufacturer    = [[BMW]]
|parent_company  =
|production      =
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|torque          =
|fuel_system   =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      =
|battery          =
|transmission    =
|frame            =
|suspension      =
|brakes          =
|front_tire      =
|rear_tire        =
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =
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|height          =
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|wet_weight      =
|fuel_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =  [[BMW R65]]<br />[[Honda CB650]]<br />[[Honda CX500]]<br />[[Kawasaki KZ650B]]<br />[[Suzuki GS550]]<br />[[Yamaha XS650]]<br />[[Yamaha SR500]]
|manuals      =
}}
[[BMW]] extended its range of horizontally opposed twins in the late 1970s with the introduction of the [[BMW R45|R45]] and R65. Looking very much like scaled down versions of BMW's larger models, the duo, which shared identical cycle parts, featured sharper, more modern styling while both weight and overall dimensions were reduced. 'A little under 900 miles on an R65 simply failed to convince me that this is anything other than an excellent all-round working bike regrettably priced out of reach of your working man,' declared Bike magazine's tester back in 1982. 'The R65 really is an amazing all-rounder. If you aren't obsessed with speed or economy it makes a very, very attractive proposition. There's 100mph performance, 57mpg if you're gentle and 41mpg if you're not... superlative brakes, a comfortable riding position, excellent tires, long travel suspension and handling that will get you out of trouble over and over again. Add shaft drive and relatively smooth power and you should be marketing a winner.'
 
==1979==
<sgallery>
[[Image:1979-BMW-R65-White-9256-0.jpg|left|thumb|1979 BMW R65 in White]]
[[Image:1979-BMW-R65-White-9256-1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 BMW R65 in White]]
[[Image:1979-BMW-R65-White-9256-2.jpg|left|thumb|1979 BMW R65 in White]]
[[Image:1979-BMW-R65-White-9256-3.jpg|left|thumb|1979 BMW R65 in White]]
[[Image:1979-BMW-R65-White-9256-4.jpg|left|thumb|1979 BMW R65 in White]]
[[Image:1979-BMW-R65-White-9256-5.jpg|left|thumb|1979 BMW R65 in White]]
</sgallery>
 
 
*Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK BP7ES|BP7ES]]
 
==1981==
[[Image:1981-BMW-R65LS.jpg|left|thumb|1981 BMW R65LS]]
<br style="clear: left"/>
 
 
==1984==
<sgallery>
[[Image:1984-BMW-R65LS-Silver-4545-0.jpg|left|thumb|1984 BMW R65LS in Silver]]
[[Image:1984-BMW-R65LS-Silver-4545-1.jpg|left|thumb|1984 BMW R65LS in Silver]]
[[Image:1984-BMW-R65LS-Silver-4545-2.jpg|left|thumb|1984 BMW R65LS in Silver]]
[[Image:1984-BMW-R65LS-Silver-4545-3.jpg|left|thumb|1984 BMW R65LS in Silver]]
[[Image:1984-BMW-R65LS-Silver-4545-4.jpg|left|thumb|1984 BMW R65LS in Silver]]
[[Image:1984-BMW-R65LS-Silver-4545-5.jpg|left|thumb|1984 BMW R65LS in Silver]]
</sgallery>
 
 
{{BMW}}
 
[[Category:BMW motorcycles|R65]]
[[Category:BMW R series]]
 
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = '''BMW R65'''
|image            =
|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            = [[Naked]]
|engine          = 649cc two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
|engine          = 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            = 48 HP (35.5 KW) @ 7250RPM
|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        =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK BP7ES}} `78-87 <ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
|spark_plug      =
|battery          ={{battery|YUASA YIX30L-BS}}  `78-87 <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|battery          = 8.4:1
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[shaft]] drive (cardan) <br>
Final Drive: [[shaft]] drive (cardan) <br>
Clutch: dry, single plate <br>
Clutch: dry, single plate <br>


|final_drive= Shaft
|frame            =
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: telescopic fork <br>
|suspension      =Front: telescopic fork <br>
Rear: dual shocks
Rear: dual shocks
|brakes          =Front: single disc <br>Rear: expanding brake
|brakes          =Front: single disc <br>Rear: expanding brake
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.25-18}} '79-84<br />{{tire|3.00-18}} '86-87
|front_tire      = {{tire|90/90-18}}  
|rear_tire    = {{tire|4.00-18}} '79-84<br />{{tire|4.50-18}} '86-87
|rear_tire    = {{tire|120/90-18}}  
|rake_trail      =
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        = 55.12 inches (1400 mm)
|wheelbase        = 55.12 inches (1400 mm)
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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      = {{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]]<br />[[BMW R65LS]]
|related          =
|competition      = [[BMW R65]]<br />[[Honda CB650]]<br />[[Honda CX500]]<br />[[Kawasaki KZ650B]]<br />[[Suzuki GS550]]<br />[[Yamaha XS650]]<br />[[Yamaha SR500]]
|competition      =
|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 48 HP (35.5 KW) @ 7250 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 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 5500 RPM.   
 
 
==Overview==
 
[[BMW]] extended its range of horizontally opposed twins in the late 1970s with the introduction of the [[BMW R45|R45]] and R65. Looking very much like scaled down versions of BMW's larger models, the duo, which shared identical cycle parts, featured sharper, more modern styling while both weight and overall dimensions were reduced. 'A little under 900 miles on an R65 simply failed to convince me that this is anything other than an excellent all-round working bike regrettably priced out of reach of your working man,' declared Bike magazine's tester back in 1982. 'The R65 really is an amazing all-rounder. If you aren't obsessed with speed or economy it makes a very, very attractive proposition. There's 100mph performance, 57mpg if you're gentle and 41mpg if you're not... superlative brakes, a comfortable riding position, excellent tires, long travel suspension and handling that will get you out of trouble over and over again. Add shaft drive and relatively smooth power and you should be marketing a winner.'


==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 649.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via 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 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 clutch.   
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 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.
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.




==1979 BMW R 65==
==1979 BMW R 65==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
File:1979-BMW-R65-White-9256-0.jpg|left|thumb|1979 BMW R65 in White
File:1979-BMW-R65-White-9256-1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 BMW R65 in White
File:1979-BMW-R65-White-9256-2.jpg|left|thumb|1979 BMW R65 in White
File:1979-BMW-R65-White-9256-3.jpg|left|thumb|1979 BMW R65 in White
File:1979-BMW-R65-White-9256-4.jpg|left|thumb|1979 BMW R65 in White
File:1979-BMW-R65-White-9256-5.jpg|left|thumb|1979 BMW R65 in White
</gallery>


The 1979 MY BMW R 65 is a middleweight naked machine, suitable for both seasoned and novice riders, alike. It boasts features such as 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 1979 MY BMW R 65 is a middleweight naked machine, suitable for both seasoned and novice riders, alike. It boasts features such as 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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==1981 BMW R 65==
==1981 BMW R 65==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
[[File:bmw-r65-1981-1981-1.jpg|600px|1981 BMW R 65]]
File:bmw-r65-1981-1981-1.jpg|600px|1981 BMW R 65
[[File:bmw-r65-1981-1981-0.jpg|600px|1981 BMW R 65]]
File:bmw-r65-1981-1981-0.jpg|600px|1981 BMW R 65
File:1981-BMW-R65LS.jpg|left|thumb|1981 BMW R65LS
</gallery>


The 1981 MY BMW R 65 is a naked machine designed by the German engineers by both the experienced among riders, who prefer a fuel-efficient yet gritty daily commuter, as well as novice riders who want to get acquainted to the motorcycle world. It sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 649cc, boxer twin cylinder powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 45 horsepower and 45 Nm of torque.
The 1981 MY BMW R 65 is a naked machine designed by the German engineers by both the experienced among riders, who prefer a fuel-efficient yet gritty daily commuter, as well as novice riders who want to get acquainted to the motorcycle world. It sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 649cc, boxer twin cylinder powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 45 horsepower and 45 Nm of torque.
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Also, standard features include 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.
Also, standard features include 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.


==1984==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
File:1984-BMW-R65LS-Silver-4545-0.jpg|left|thumb|1984 BMW R65LS in Silver
File:1984-BMW-R65LS-Silver-4545-1.jpg|left|thumb|1984 BMW R65LS in Silver
File:1984-BMW-R65LS-Silver-4545-2.jpg|left|thumb|1984 BMW R65LS in Silver
File:1984-BMW-R65LS-Silver-4545-3.jpg|left|thumb|1984 BMW R65LS in Silver
File:1984-BMW-R65LS-Silver-4545-4.jpg|left|thumb|1984 BMW R65LS in Silver
File:1984-BMW-R65LS-Silver-4545-5.jpg|left|thumb|1984 BMW R65LS in Silver
</gallery>
==1986==
The R65 and the [[BMW R80]] were now the last of the air-cooled BMW twins.


==In Media==
==In Media==
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* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/josephine-ange-gardien#bmw-r65 Joséphine, ange gardien]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/josephine-ange-gardien#bmw-r65 Joséphine, ange gardien]


== References ==
[[Category:Naked motorcycles]]
{{reflist}}
[[Category:BMW motorcycles]]
 
 
 
{{BMW}}
 
[[Category:BMW motorcycles|R65]]
[[Category:BMW R series]]
 
 
[[Category:Standard motorcycles]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1990s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1990s motorcycles]]
[[Category:Motorcycles needing images]]
[[Category:Multiple Infoboxes]]

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