When the rider takes proper care of their machine, it can still look almost brand-new after several years – or even decades.
The 1983 BMW R 65 LS we’re about to inspect had spent its entire life with the original owner, and it is now getting ready to change hands for the very first time. Unfortunately, Motorrad’s sport-tourer doesn’t recall its total mileage, as both dials were replaced with fresher alternatives a few years back.
If the digits shown on this Beemer’s old odometer are anything to go by, however, we can do a bit of math and conclude that it’s been ridden for approximately 12k miles (19,000 km). About a month ago, the carburetors were serviced, and the brake fluid was flushed to keep things running smoothly.
As for the motorcycle’s powertrain characteristics, it comes equipped with an air-cooled 648cc boxer-twin engine that’s linked to a five-speed gearbox. The four-stroke fiend has dual constant-depression Bing carbs, two pushrod-operated valves per cylinder, and a compression ratio of 9.2:1.
When this bad boy purrs at about 7,250 rpm, you’ll get to experience a maximum power output figure of up to 50 horses. In the proximity of 6,500 spins, the mill is able to deliver 39 pound-feet (52 Nm) of twisting force, which travels to the bike’s rear 18-inch wheel through an enclosed driveshaft.
By pairing this oomph with a curb weight of 456 pounds (207 kg), the R 65 LS can hit a top speed of 109 mph (175 kph). Its suspension consists of telescopic forks and twin shock absorbers, while stopping power hail from dual Brembo brake discs at the front and a single-leading shoe drum at the rear.
This sexy thing will be listed on Bring a Trailer until Saturday afternoon (April 30), and the highest bid is currently placed at a relatively modest five grand. If you’re feeling tempted to grab a slice of the action, then we encourage you to act sooner rather than later because the clock is ticking!
If the digits shown on this Beemer’s old odometer are anything to go by, however, we can do a bit of math and conclude that it’s been ridden for approximately 12k miles (19,000 km). About a month ago, the carburetors were serviced, and the brake fluid was flushed to keep things running smoothly.
As for the motorcycle’s powertrain characteristics, it comes equipped with an air-cooled 648cc boxer-twin engine that’s linked to a five-speed gearbox. The four-stroke fiend has dual constant-depression Bing carbs, two pushrod-operated valves per cylinder, and a compression ratio of 9.2:1.
When this bad boy purrs at about 7,250 rpm, you’ll get to experience a maximum power output figure of up to 50 horses. In the proximity of 6,500 spins, the mill is able to deliver 39 pound-feet (52 Nm) of twisting force, which travels to the bike’s rear 18-inch wheel through an enclosed driveshaft.
By pairing this oomph with a curb weight of 456 pounds (207 kg), the R 65 LS can hit a top speed of 109 mph (175 kph). Its suspension consists of telescopic forks and twin shock absorbers, while stopping power hail from dual Brembo brake discs at the front and a single-leading shoe drum at the rear.
This sexy thing will be listed on Bring a Trailer until Saturday afternoon (April 30), and the highest bid is currently placed at a relatively modest five grand. If you’re feeling tempted to grab a slice of the action, then we encourage you to act sooner rather than later because the clock is ticking!