BMW - R 65 LS - 1983
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BMW R 65 LS, 650 cc, first registered in 1983, located in northern Italy with Italian registration papers, 34,448 km, frame number 6351241, CoC not present, condition to restart.
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The 1983 BMW R 65 is a mid-displacement touring motorcycle produced by the German motorcycle manufacturer BMW, belonging to the famous R series with a twin-cylinder boxer engine. Designed to offer reliability, comfort and ease of riding, it represents one of the most appreciated models in BMW’s production of the 1980s.
The vehicle is equipped with a 4-stroke air-cooled 649 cm³ twin-boxer engine, with overhead valve distribution actuated by pushrods and rockers. Fuel supply is provided by two carburetors, while the transmission uses a five-speed manual gearbox and a final shaft drive, a BMW-typical solution that guarantees high reliability and low maintenance.
The frame is steel tubular with the engine as a load-bearing member; the suspension consists of a front telescopic fork and a rear swingarm with twin hydraulic shocks. The braking system comprises a front disc brake and a rear drum brake (in the standard 1983 versions), while the wheels are either spoked or alloy, depending on the trim.
From an aesthetic standpoint, the BMW R 65 is characterized by the classic tank with clean lines and decorative grooves, the boxer engine with cylinders protruding laterally, the wide and comfortable seat, the round headlight and the complete analog instrumentation, elements that identify the traditional style of BMW motorcycles of that era.
Thanks to the balance between performance, handling and ride comfort, the BMW R 65 has been a motorcycle particularly appreciated for both everyday use and long-distance touring. Today it represents a model of historical and collectible interest, appreciated for its build quality, mechanical robustness and the high reliability that have always distinguished BMW Motorrad.
34,448 kilometers shown on the odometer.
Chassis number: 6351241.
Date of registration in Italy: 19/07/1983 (Italian-origin motorcycle).
Vehicle preserved in its original condition.
Idle for some time, withdrawn from a private collection.
Original Italian historic license plate, province MI.
Italian documents regular, ready for transfer.
The original registration booklet is still available, consultable purely for historical and collectible interest.
Number of previous owners: 4.
Possibility of home shipment in Italy and abroad.
The motorcycle is located in Reggio Emilia – Italy.
For foreign customers there are additional charges of 350 euros for the mandatory legally required inspection since 01/01/2020, for the deregistration of Italian plates and for the expert’s appraisal.
The customer also bears the costs related to customs procedures should the vehicle leave the European Community (EXTRA CE).
The 1983 BMW R 65 is a mid-displacement touring motorcycle produced by the German motorcycle manufacturer BMW, belonging to the famous R series with a twin-cylinder boxer engine. Designed to offer reliability, comfort and ease of riding, it represents one of the most appreciated models in BMW’s production of the 1980s.
The vehicle is equipped with a 4-stroke air-cooled 649 cm³ twin-boxer engine, with overhead valve distribution actuated by pushrods and rockers. Fuel supply is provided by two carburetors, while the transmission uses a five-speed manual gearbox and a final shaft drive, a BMW-typical solution that guarantees high reliability and low maintenance.
The frame is steel tubular with the engine as a load-bearing member; the suspension consists of a front telescopic fork and a rear swingarm with twin hydraulic shocks. The braking system comprises a front disc brake and a rear drum brake (in the standard 1983 versions), while the wheels are either spoked or alloy, depending on the trim.
From an aesthetic standpoint, the BMW R 65 is characterized by the classic tank with clean lines and decorative grooves, the boxer engine with cylinders protruding laterally, the wide and comfortable seat, the round headlight and the complete analog instrumentation, elements that identify the traditional style of BMW motorcycles of that era.
Thanks to the balance between performance, handling and ride comfort, the BMW R 65 has been a motorcycle particularly appreciated for both everyday use and long-distance touring. Today it represents a model of historical and collectible interest, appreciated for its build quality, mechanical robustness and the high reliability that have always distinguished BMW Motorrad.
34,448 kilometers shown on the odometer.
Chassis number: 6351241.
Date of registration in Italy: 19/07/1983 (Italian-origin motorcycle).
Vehicle preserved in its original condition.
Idle for some time, withdrawn from a private collection.
Original Italian historic license plate, province MI.
Italian documents regular, ready for transfer.
The original registration booklet is still available, consultable purely for historical and collectible interest.
Number of previous owners: 4.
Possibility of home shipment in Italy and abroad.
The motorcycle is located in Reggio Emilia – Italy.
For foreign customers there are additional charges of 350 euros for the mandatory legally required inspection since 01/01/2020, for the deregistration of Italian plates and for the expert’s appraisal.
The customer also bears the costs related to customs procedures should the vehicle leave the European Community (EXTRA CE).
Details
Brand
BMW
Model type
R 65 LS
Year of first registration
1983
Condition
for restart
Registration papers
with Italian registration
Mileage
34448 km
Frame number
6351241
Located in country
Italy (North)
CoC (Certificate of Conformity) present
No
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