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1987 BMW R65 Monolever. The R65 is fitted with a type 248/1 engine, a different version of the well known BMW type 247, also known as an airhead.The engine is a 648 cc, OHV, two valves per cylinder, air-cooled flat-twin (i.e., horizontally-opposed cylinders) or "boxer" engine (652Vb).
BMW R75/5. For the WWII-era motorcycle, see BMW R75. BMW R60/5 (with BMW R80GS behind) The BMW R50/5, R60/5, and R75/5 form a range of boxer twin motorcycles manufactured in Berlin, Germany, by BMW for model years 1970-1973 and featuring electric starting and telescopic forks.
Later variants of the 1,000 cc models included the BMW R 100T ("Touring"), the BMW R 100 RT and BMW R 100CS ("Classic Sport"). The 1978 BMW R 45 and BMW R 65 were entry-level 450 cc and 650 cc models that replaced the BMW R 60/7. Later variants of the BMW R 65 included the 1982 BMW R65 LS, the sporting BMW R 65 S and the 1987 dual-sport BMW R ...
Replacement for off-road Cyclone Clubman and available in all markets A65 Star: 650 cc 1962 1966 Sometimes called "Star Twin". Called "Royal Star" in the US A65R Rocket 650 cc 1964 1965 Sports model with 9:1 compression, separate headlight, and sports mudguards. Known as "Thunderbolt Rocket" in the US A65T Thunderbolt 650 cc 1966 1972
The BMW R69s with Earles fork BMW R69US The R69S and R69 have valve covers with two fins Decal required by DOT on all 1969 BMW motorcycles sold in the U. S. The R69 , R69S , and R69US are motorcycles , fitted with 594 cc boxer twin engines, that were manufactured by BMW in Munich , Germany.
Walneck's Classic Cycle Trader was a motorcycle magazine begun in 1978 by motorcycle enthusiasts and swap meet organizers [2] Buzz and Pixie Walneck. [1] The first issues were flyers that listed motorcycle parts for sale; demand for parts and complete motorcycles subsequently resulted in the publication growing into a large, full color magazine that contained over 120 pages during its peak.
In 1972 he was given the opportunity to race BMW R75/5 motorcycles for the American importer for BMW motorcycles, Butler & Smith. [1] [2] With the aid of talented engine tuner, Udo Gietl, who had previously worked in the Apollo space program, Pridemore was able to transform the staid BMW touring motorcycle into a purposeful racing machine. [2]
In the book "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance", John and Sylvia Sutherland accompany Robert Pirsig, the author, and his son Chris, on a 1968 road trip from Minnesota to San Francisco, riding a BMW R60. Throughout the book Pirsig contrasts his passion and care in taking care of his bike to John's fear of technology: "The BMW is famous ...