BMW R 65 Monolever (1992-1993) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1992, the German motorcycle manufacturer released the BMW R 65 Monolever, a middle-sized touring motorcycle with a monolever suspension system on the rear since 1985. It was manufactured until 1993.

The 1993 model featured the same package as the previous one, offering the same technical, visual, and performance specifications without any significant modifications whatsoever.

The bike had standard features in the aesthetic department, such as a round headlight, a one-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, a two-into-two exhaust system with a silencer mounted on each side, a center stand, and alloy wheels.

The bike's riding experience was softened by a hydraulic telescopic fork on the front that provided 175 mm of travel and a monolever swingarm with a right-hand side-mounted shock absorber that offered 120 mm of travel.

As for the braking power, the motorcycle's wheels were fitted with two 260 mm brake discs with dual-piston calipers mounted on the front and a 200 mm drum braking unit on the rear, offering optimum stopping performance.

In the performance department, the 1993 BMW R 65 had its heartbeat set by a 649cc four-stroke air-cooled twin-cylinder boxer engine that delivered 45 hp at 7,250 rpm and 45 Nm (33 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

The power generated by the engine was sent to a five-speed manual transmission with a dry single-plate clutch. It was sent to the rear wheel via a final shaft drive, pushing the motorcycle to a top speed of 169 kph (105 mph).