BMWR 65 1979 - 1980

　　The BMW R 65 was a light touring motorcycle introduced by BMW in 1978 as a mid-sized motorcycle. The bike was manufactured for over five years, from 1978 to 1984. It was manufactured alongside the BMW R 45, which had a smaller displacement engine.

　　In 1979, the German motorcycle maker released the BMW R 65, a mid-sized light touring motorcycle best suited for those riders searching for a machine with daily commuting capabilities but also able to take on longer journeys.

　　In the visual department, the motorcycle had installed standard features, such as multi-spoke lightweight aluminum alloy wheels, a round headlight upfront, a one-piece dual seat, a two-into-two exhaust system with a muffler mounted on each side, dual shock absorbers on the rear, and a center stand.

　　Suspension-wise, the motorcycle packed a telescopic fork on the front that offered 175 mm of travel and dual shock absorbers on the rear with 110 mm of travel, offering optimum suspension performance and handling.

　　As for the stopping power, the motorcycle was handled by a single brake disc mounted on the front wheel and a single drum braking unit mounted on the rear wheel, providing optimum stopping performance.

　　As for the power figures, the 1979 BMW R 65 had its soul brought to life by a 649cc four-stroke air-cooled two-cylinder boxer engine that delivered 45 hp at 7,250 rpm and 45 Nm (33 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.