BMW R 65GS (1987) vs BMW K100 LT (1987-88)
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| Make: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | R 65GS | K100 LT |
| Years: | 1987 | 1987-88 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, horizontal in line four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 649.6 cc / 39.6 cu in. | 987 cc / 60.2 cub. in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 82 x 61.5 mm | 67 x 70 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.4:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x Bing constant depression carburetors | Electronic injection, Bosch LE-Jetronic |
| Ignition: | Bosch electronic | Electronic injection, Bosch LE-Jetronic |
| Max Power: | 33 kW / 45 hp 33 kW @ 7250 rpm | 65.6 kW / 90 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 45.1 Nm / 4.6 kgf-m 33.3 lb-ft. @ 6000 rpm | 86 Nm / 8.8 kgf-m / 63 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic hydraulic forks | Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber |
| Rear Suspension: | Monolever - swinging arm | Monolever swinging arm |
| Front Brakes: | Single ∅260mm disc | 2 x ∅285 mm discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Simple ∅200mm drum | Single ∅285 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00-21" | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00-18" | 130/90-17 |
| Wet-Weight: | 198 kg / 437 lbs | 253 kg / 558 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 19.5 L / 5.2 US gal | 22 Liters / 5.8 US gal |