The BMW R 65 motorcycle specifications include a 649 cc (39.60 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 210 kg (463 lb).
Key specifications
The 1978 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the BMW R 65 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 29% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 23rd percentile across BMW models.
About 7% lighter than the BMW database average. Around the 39th percentile across BMW models.
About 14% larger than the BMW database average. Around the 77th 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.
649 cc — larger displacement than about 23% of BMW models.
210 kg — heavier than about 39% of BMW models, or lighter than about 61%.
22 L — larger than about 77% of BMW fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.25-18 |
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| Rear tire size | 4.00-18 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.33:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Touring |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 649 cc (39.60 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 82.0 x 61.5 mm (3.2 x 2.4 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
| 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 | 3.25-18 |
| Rear tire | 4.00-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 210 kg (463 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 22.00 L (5.81 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 177.0 km/h (110.0 mph) |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from BMW models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official BMW information before relying on them. Visit the official BMW website.