The BMW R 65 GS motorcycle specifications include a 649 cc (39.60 cu in) engine, power of 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 5,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 198 kg (436.5 lb).
Key specifications
The 1988 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the BMW R 65 GS compares
This compares the motorcycle with all BMW models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the BMW database average.
About 67% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 15th percentile across BMW models.
About 29% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 23rd percentile across BMW models.
About 13% lighter than the BMW database average. Around the 23rd percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 56th percentile across BMW models.
BMW database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
27 hp — more powerful than about 15% of BMW models with power data.
649 cc — larger displacement than about 23% of BMW models.
198 kg — heavier than about 23% of BMW models, or lighter than about 77%.
19.5 L — larger than about 56% of BMW fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.00-21 |
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| Rear tire size | 4.00-18 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.136 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 136.4 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 41.6 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.33:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 649 cc (39.60 cu in) |
| Power | 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 5,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 82.0 x 61.5 mm (3.2 x 2.4 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.4:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 3.00-21 |
| Rear tire | 4.00-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 198 kg (436.5 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 19.50 L (5.15 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 146.0 km/h (90.7 mph) |
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