| General information | 
  
    | Motorcycle name | BMW R 65 LS | 
    | Year of manufacture | 1984 | 
    | Type | Classic | 
    | Rating | 3.6   See the detailed rating of design and look, engine performance, reliability, fun-factor, etc. Compare with any other bike. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Engine size | 649.0 ccm (39.60 cubic inches) | 
    | Type of engine | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | 
    | Output | 50.0 HP (36.5  kW)) @ 7250 RPM | 
    | Top speed | 175.0 km/h (108.7 mph) | 
    | Compression | 9.2:1 | 
    | Bore x stroke | 82.0 x 61.5 mm (3.2 x 2.4 inches) | 
    | Valves per cylinder | 2 | 
    | Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | 
    | Cooling system | Air | 
    | Gearbox | 5-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Shaft drive (cardan)  (final drive) | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Front tire | 3.25-18 | 
    | Rear tire | 4.00-18 | 
    | Front brakes | Dual disc | 
    | Rear brakes | Expanding brake | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 208.0 kg (458.6 pounds) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 22.00 litres (5.81 US gallons) | 
    
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