1983 BMW R65LS: Overview and Hillclimb, from the Rosehaven Pub to Ferntree on kunanyi/Mt Wellington
Introducing my 1983 BMW R65LS. I have owned this old Beemer for the past seven years. It's a steady reliable bike, and a bit of fun, while keeping with its age-old Bavarian layout and technology.
About BMW R65
The BMW R65 is a light touring motorcycle introduced by BMW in 1978 to add a mid-size motorcycle to its product line. The original R65, contrary to the views of some commentators, has the same sized frame as the larger R series motorcycles. The R65 does however have a shorter swingarm than its siblings and therefore a shorter bolt-on rear sub-frame; this, along with the shorter front forks and 18" front wheel, gives the illusion that the R65 frame is smaller. The initial model R65 was manufactur...
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