The BMW R65, introduced in 1978, was designed as a mid-size touring motorcycle. Despite sharing the same frame size as larger R series bikes, it had distinctive features like a shorter swingarm and smaller sub-frame, giving it a unique appearance. The original R65 was produced until 1984, and in 1985, its engine was used in the R80 frame, which featured a mono-shock rear suspension. Additionally, between 1981 and 1984, a variant called the R65LS was manufactured, featuring a small triangular fairing designed by Hans Muth. Powered by a 648 cc air-cooled flat-twin engine, the R65 was known for its reliability and featured breaker-less electronic ignition from 1981 onwards. The monolever version of the R65 was produced from 1985 to 1993.
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