1981 BMW R 65 LS technical specifications

Technical specifications

Model: R 65 LS
Years: 1981
Engine: Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 649.6 cc / 39.6 cu in.
Bore x Stroke: 82 x 61.5 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Induction: 2 x Bing constant depression carburetors
Ignition: Bosch contact free electronic ignition
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 36.4 kW / 50 hp @ 7250 rpm
Max Torque: 52.3 Nm / 5.3 kgf-m / 38.6 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Front Suspension: Telescopic hydraulic forks
Front Wheel Travel: 175 mm / 6.9"
Rear Suspension: Long swinging arm with adjustable strut
Rear Wheel Travel: 110 mm / 4.3"
Front Brakes: 2 x ∅260mm discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single ∅200mm disc, 1 paliperison c
Front Tyre: 3.25 - S18
Rear Tyre: 4.00 - S18
Wet-Weight: 207 kg / 456 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 22 liters / 5.8 US gal
Consumption Average: 5.5 L/100 km / 18.3 km/l / 43 US mpg
Standing ¼ Mile: 14.3 sec / 147 km/h / 91.4 mph
Top Speed: 203 km/h / 126 mph
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