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1981 BMW 650cc R65 Frame no. 6317405 R65 Engine no. 6317405
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Munchen, Europe
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1981 BMW 650cc R65 Frame no. 6317405 R65 Engine no. 6317405 BMW extended its range of horizontally opposed twins in the late 1970s with the introduction of the R45 and R65. Looking very much like scaled down versions of BMW's larger models, the duo, which shared identical cycle parts, featured sharper, more modern styling while both weight and overall dimensions were reduced. 'The R65 really is an amazing all-rounder,' declared Bike magazine's tester back in 1982. 'There's 100mph performance, 57mpg if you're gentle and 41mpg if you're not, a five-gallon tank that makes touring England at weekends a less anxious business than it usually is, superlative brakes, a comfortable riding position, excellent tyres, long travel suspension and handling that will get you out of trouble over and over again. Add shaft drive and relatively smooth power and you should be marketing a winner. So why don't you see more R65s on British roads?' The answer was, of course, price: at £2,363 in 1982, the R65 was over £600 more expensive than the faster Suzuki GS650 Katana, which likewise offered the convenience of shaft drive. Currently displaying a total of 46,004 kilometres on the odometer, this R65 comes with folder of German paperwork to include the original service booklet; a Fahrzeugbrief (registration document); a quantity of invoices for parts; and various other documents. The engine turns over. Offered with key Footnotes: Please kindly note that VAT at the prevailing german rate (currently 19%) will be added to the buyer's premium which will be invoiced on a VAT exclusive basis. If you are planning to export, please make the department aware. Lot to be sold without reserve. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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1981 BMW 650cc R65 Frame no. 6317405 R65 Engine no. 6317405 BMW extended its range of horizontally opposed twins in the late 1970s with the introduction of the R45 and R65. Looking very much like scaled down versions of BMW's larger models, the duo, which shared identical cycle parts, featured sharper, more modern styling while both weight and overall dimensions were reduced. 'The R65 really is an amazing all-rounder,' declared Bike magazine's tester back in 1982. 'There's 100mph performance, 57mpg if you're gentle and 41mpg if you're not, a five-gallon tank that makes touring England at weekends a less anxious business than it usually is, superlative brakes, a comfortable riding position, excellent tyres, long travel suspension and handling that will get you out of trouble over and over again. Add shaft drive and relatively smooth power and you should be marketing a winner. So why don't you see more R65s on British roads?' The answer was, of course, price: at £2,363 in 1982, the R65 was over £600 more expensive than the faster Suzuki GS650 Katana, which likewise offered the convenience of shaft drive. Currently displaying a total of 46,004 kilometres on the odometer, this R65 comes with folder of German paperwork to include the original service booklet; a Fahrzeugbrief (registration document); a quantity of invoices for parts; and various other documents. The engine turns over. Offered with key Footnotes: Please kindly note that VAT at the prevailing german rate (currently 19%) will be added to the buyer's premium which will be invoiced on a VAT exclusive basis. If you are planning to export, please make the department aware. Lot to be sold without reserve. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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