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BMW R 65

Make Model	BMW R 65
Year	1980
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
Cooling System	Air cooled
Induction	2 x Bing constant depression carburetors
Ignition	Bosch contact free electronic ignition
Starting	Electric
Max Power	45 hp / 32.8 kw @ 7250 rpm
Max Torque	45 Nm / 4.6 kgf-m / 33.2 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Shaft
Front Suspension	Telescopic hydraulic forks
Front Wheel Travel	175 mm / 6.9 in
Rear Suspension	Long swinging arm with adjustable strut
Rear Wheel Travel	110 mm / 4.3 in
Front Brakes	Single disc
Rear Brakes	Drum
Front Tyre	3.25 -18
Rear Tyre	4.00 -18
Wet Weight	210 kg / 463 lbs
Fuel Capacity	22 Litres / 5.8 US gal
Road Test	BMW R65 1979 R65 vs CX500