BMW R 65 Specs
1981 - 1991
• 4 variants
The BMW R 65 is a touring motorcycle produced from 1981 to 1991 across 4 variants. Engine displacement is 649.00 cc. Peak power output is 45 hp. Peak torque is 45 Nm.
About the BMW R 65
The BMW R 65 is a All-Round motorcycle from BMW, produced from 1978 to 1992. This page provides a comprehensive technical reference for the BMW R 65, covering all available specification data including engine configuration, displacement, power output, dimensions, weight, and chassis details. Use the year selector above to find specifications for a specific model year. All data is sourced from manufacturer specifications and is intended as a technical reference for riders, mechanics, and enthusiasts.
BMW R 65 by Year
Spec Evolution
How key specs changed across production years.
No numeric spec data available for this model.
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Specification
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1979
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1980
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1981
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1982
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1983
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1984
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1985
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1986
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1987
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1988
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1989
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1990
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1991
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1992
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Engine Type
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- | Two cylinder boxer | Two cylinder boxer | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | Two cylinder boxer | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | Two cylinder boxer | Two cylinder boxer | Two cylinder boxer | Two cylinder boxer | Two cylinder boxer | Two cylinder boxer |
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Fuel Capacity
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22 Litres / 5.8 US gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal | 22.00 litres / 5.81 gallons | 22.00 litres / 5.81 gallons | 22.00 litres / 5.81 gallons | 22.00 litres / 5.81 gallons | 22.00 litres / 5.81 gallons | 22.00 litres / 5.81 gallons | 22.00 litres / 5.81 gallons | 22.00 litres / 5.81 gallons | 22.00 litres / 5.81 gallons | 22.00 litres / 5.81 gallons | 22.00 litres / 5.81 gallons | 22.00 litres / 5.81 gallons |
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Brakes - Rear
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Drum | Drum | Expanding brake | Expanding brake | Expanding brake | Expanding brake | Expanding brake | Expanding brake | Expanding brake | Expanding brake | Expanding brake | Expanding brake | Expanding brake | Expanding brake |
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Top Speed
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- | 175.0 km/h / 108.7 mph | 175.0 km/h / 108.7 mph | 175.0 km/h / 108.7 mph | 175.0 km/h / 108.7 mph | 175.0 km/h / 108.7 mph | 178.0 km/h / 110.6 mph ↑ | 178.0 km/h / 110.6 mph | 178.0 km/h / 110.6 mph | 178.0 km/h / 110.6 mph | 147.0 km/h / 91.3 mph ↓ | 147.0 km/h / 91.3 mph | 147.0 km/h / 91.3 mph | 147.0 km/h / 91.3 mph |
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Final Drive
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Shaft | Shaft | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
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Wet Weight
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210 kg / 463 lbs | 210 kg / 463 lbs | 204.0 kg / 449.7 lbs ↓ | 204.0 kg / 449.7 lbs | 204.0 kg / 449.7 lbs | 204.0 kg / 449.7 lbs | 205.0 kg / 451.9 lbs ↑ | 205.0 kg / 451.9 lbs | 205.0 kg / 451.9 lbs | 205.0 kg / 451.9 lbs | 205.0 kg / 451.9 lbs | 205.0 kg / 451.9 lbs | 205.0 kg / 451.9 lbs | 205.0 kg / 451.9 lbs |
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Compression Ratio
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9.2:1 | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 | 8.7:1 ↓ | 8.7:1 | 8.7:1 | 8.7:1 | 8.4:1 ↓ | 8.4:1 | 8.4:1 | 8.4:1 |
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Tyres - Front
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3.25 -18 | 3.25 -18 | 3.25-18 | 3.25-18 | 3.25-18 | 3.25-18 | 90/90-18 ↑ | 90/90-18 | 90/90-18 | 90/90-18 | 90/90-18 | 90/90-18 | 90/90-18 | 90/90-18 |
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Tyres - Rear
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4.00 -18 | 4.00 -18 | 4.00-18 | 4.00-18 | 4.00-18 | 4.00-18 | 120/90-18 ↑ | 120/90-18 | 120/90-18 | 120/90-18 | 120/90-18 | 120/90-18 | 120/90-18 | 120/90-18 |