BMW R65GS
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| BMW R65GS | |
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| Also called | R 65 GS |
| Production | 1987 - 1991 |
| Class | Road |
| Engine | two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 82.0mm x 61.5mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 91 mph (146 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 5500RPM |
| Torque | 33.19 ft/lbs (45.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic fork Rear: Monolever |
| Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: expanding brake |
| Front Tire | 3.00-21 |
| Rear Tire | 4.00-18 |
| Weight | 198.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.15 Gallon (19.50 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The BMW R65GS was a two cylinder boxer, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by BMW between 1987 and 1991. It could reach a top speed of 91 mph (146 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.
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 650.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).
Drive
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, single plate.
Chassis
It came with a 3.00-21 front tire and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Monolever. The R65GS was fitted with a 5.15 Gallon (19.50 Liters) fuel tank.
1987 BMW R 65 GS
The 1987 MY BMW R 65 GS is a versatile dual-road motorcycle, suitable for those riders who want to explore as much as their surrounding environment as possible. At its heart lies an air-cooled, four-stroke, 649cc, boxer twin cylinder powerhouse mated to a five-speed manual transmission, and can reach a maximum power output of 45 horsepower and 45 Nm of torque.
In addition, it boasts standard fittings such as laced wheels, knobby tires, a dual seat, a rear luggage rack, passenger grab rails, a telescopic front fork, a Monolever rear suspension, a front disc brakes coupled to a rear drum, a small fairing and an analogue instrument cluster.