BMW R65

The BMW R65 was a light touring motorcycle introduced by BMW in 1978 to add a mid-size motorcycle to its product line. The original R65, with a smaller frame than larger R series motorcycles, was manufactured until 1984. In 1985 the R65’s engine was put into the new (and larger) R80 frame which featured a single rear shock absorber (mono-shock).  Additionally, between 1981 and 1984 the R65LS was manufactured. This R65 variant had a small triangular fairing that was designed by Hans Muth.