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|name = | |name = BMW R 65 RT Monolever | ||
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|manufacturer = | |manufacturer = BMW | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = 1985 - 1988 | |production = 1985 - 1988 | ||
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|class = | |class = Road | ||
|engine = air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder | |engine = air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder | ||
|bore_stroke = 81.3mm x 81.3mm | |bore_stroke = 81.3mm x 81.3mm | ||
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The 1985 MY BMW R 65 RT Monolever has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 649cc, boxer two cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a shaft drive, and can produce a claimed 48 horsepower and 45 Nm of torque. | The 1985 MY BMW R 65 RT Monolever has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 649cc, boxer two cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a shaft drive, and can produce a claimed 48 horsepower and 45 Nm of torque. | ||
In addition, this lightweight machine has been equipped to fit the taste of long haul riders, and comes with a large windscreen, a half-fairing, a dual seat, passenger grab rails, a rear luggage rack, side-panniers, a large, quartz headlight, die-cast, | In addition, this lightweight machine has been equipped to fit the taste of long haul riders, and comes with a large windscreen, a half-fairing, a dual seat, passenger grab rails, a rear luggage rack, side-panniers, a large, quartz headlight, die-cast, aluminum wheels, a dual exhaust, a telescopic front fork and a Monolever rear suspension. | ||
==1986 BMW R 65 RT Monolever== | ==1986 BMW R 65 RT Monolever== | ||
The 1986 MY BMW R 65 RT Monolever mainly addresses riders who want to spend more time behind the bars, but also want a fuel-efficient and agile two-wheeler. It boast standard fittings such as a large windscreen, a half-fairing, a dual seat, passenger grab rails, a rear luggage rack, side-panniers, a large, quartz headlight, die-cast, | The 1986 MY BMW R 65 RT Monolever mainly addresses riders who want to spend more time behind the bars, but also want a fuel-efficient and agile two-wheeler. It boast standard fittings such as a large windscreen, a half-fairing, a dual seat, passenger grab rails, a rear luggage rack, side-panniers, a large, quartz headlight, die-cast, aluminum wheels, a dual exhaust, a telescopic front fork and a Monolever rear suspension. | ||
In the engine department, it has been fitted with a four-stroke, air-cooled, 649cc, boxer two cylinder powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission that can reach a maximum power output of 48 horsepower and 45 Nm of torque. | In the engine department, it has been fitted with a four-stroke, air-cooled, 649cc, boxer two cylinder powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission that can reach a maximum power output of 48 horsepower and 45 Nm of torque. | ||
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==1987 BMW R 65 RT Monolever== | ==1987 BMW R 65 RT Monolever== | ||
The 1987 MY BMW R 65 RT Monolever boasts a maximum power output of 48 horsepower and 45 Nm of torque from its air-cooled, four-stroke, 649cc, boxer twin cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission. In addition, it comes with a large windscreen, a half-fairing, a dual seat, passenger grab rails, a rear luggage rack, side-panniers, a large, quartz headlight, die-cast, | The 1987 MY BMW R 65 RT Monolever boasts a maximum power output of 48 horsepower and 45 Nm of torque from its air-cooled, four-stroke, 649cc, boxer twin cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission. In addition, it comes with a large windscreen, a half-fairing, a dual seat, passenger grab rails, a rear luggage rack, side-panniers, a large, quartz headlight, die-cast, aluminum wheels, a dual exhaust, a telescopic front fork and a Monolever rear suspension. | ||
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The House of Munich has created a light-weight and agile two-wheeler for those riders who still want to spend as much time as possible behind the bars, in the embodiment of the 1988 MY BMW R 65 RT Monolever. It has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 649cc, boxer twin cylinder powerplant paired to a five-speed manual transmission, that can produce a claimed 48 horsepower and 45 Nm of torque. | The House of Munich has created a light-weight and agile two-wheeler for those riders who still want to spend as much time as possible behind the bars, in the embodiment of the 1988 MY BMW R 65 RT Monolever. It has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 649cc, boxer twin cylinder powerplant paired to a five-speed manual transmission, that can produce a claimed 48 horsepower and 45 Nm of torque. | ||
Standard fittings include a large windscreen, a half-fairing, a dual seat, passenger grab rails, a rear luggage rack, side-panniers, a large, quartz headlight, die-cast, | Standard fittings include a large windscreen, a half-fairing, a dual seat, passenger grab rails, a rear luggage rack, side-panniers, a large, quartz headlight, die-cast, aluminum wheels, a dual exhaust, a telescopic front fork and a Monolever rear suspension. | ||
[[Category:Road motorcycles]] | [[Category:Road motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:BMW motorcycles]] | [[Category:BMW motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:28, 23 November 2019
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| BMW R 65 RT Monolever | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1985 - 1988 |
| Class | Road |
| Engine | air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 81.3mm x 81.3mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.4:1 |
| Horsepower | 48.01 HP (35.8 KW) @ 7250RPM |
| Torque | 33.19 ft/lbs (45.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed, manual Final Drive: shaft |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic fork Rear: Monolever |
| Brakes | Front: single 260mm disc, 2-piston caliper Rear: 200mm drum |
| Front Tire | 90/90 - 18 |
| Rear Tire | 120/90 - 18 |
| Weight | 196.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The BMW R 65 RT Monolever was a air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder Road motorcycle produced by BMW between 1985 and 1988. Max torque was 33.19 ft/lbs (45.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 48.01 HP (35.8 KW) @ 7250 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 81.3mm bore x 81.3mm stroke result in a displacement of just 649.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, single plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 90/90 - 18 front tire and a 120/90 - 18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single 260mm disc, 2-piston caliper in the front and a 200mm drum in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Monolever.
1985 BMW R 65 RT Monolever[edit | edit source]
The 1985 MY BMW R 65 RT Monolever has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 649cc, boxer two cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a shaft drive, and can produce a claimed 48 horsepower and 45 Nm of torque.
In addition, this lightweight machine has been equipped to fit the taste of long haul riders, and comes with a large windscreen, a half-fairing, a dual seat, passenger grab rails, a rear luggage rack, side-panniers, a large, quartz headlight, die-cast, aluminum wheels, a dual exhaust, a telescopic front fork and a Monolever rear suspension.
1986 BMW R 65 RT Monolever[edit | edit source]
The 1986 MY BMW R 65 RT Monolever mainly addresses riders who want to spend more time behind the bars, but also want a fuel-efficient and agile two-wheeler. It boast standard fittings such as a large windscreen, a half-fairing, a dual seat, passenger grab rails, a rear luggage rack, side-panniers, a large, quartz headlight, die-cast, aluminum wheels, a dual exhaust, a telescopic front fork and a Monolever rear suspension.
In the engine department, it has been fitted with a four-stroke, air-cooled, 649cc, boxer two cylinder powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission that can reach a maximum power output of 48 horsepower and 45 Nm of torque.
1987 BMW R 65 RT Monolever[edit | edit source]
The 1987 MY BMW R 65 RT Monolever boasts a maximum power output of 48 horsepower and 45 Nm of torque from its air-cooled, four-stroke, 649cc, boxer twin cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission. In addition, it comes with a large windscreen, a half-fairing, a dual seat, passenger grab rails, a rear luggage rack, side-panniers, a large, quartz headlight, die-cast, aluminum wheels, a dual exhaust, a telescopic front fork and a Monolever rear suspension.
1988 BMW R 65 RT Monolever[edit | edit source]
The House of Munich has created a light-weight and agile two-wheeler for those riders who still want to spend as much time as possible behind the bars, in the embodiment of the 1988 MY BMW R 65 RT Monolever. It has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 649cc, boxer twin cylinder powerplant paired to a five-speed manual transmission, that can produce a claimed 48 horsepower and 45 Nm of torque.
Standard fittings include a large windscreen, a half-fairing, a dual seat, passenger grab rails, a rear luggage rack, side-panniers, a large, quartz headlight, die-cast, aluminum wheels, a dual exhaust, a telescopic front fork and a Monolever rear suspension.