I couldn’t find any distinguishing markings on this bike. Does anyone know the model of this BMW?
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I couldn’t find any distinguishing markings on this bike. Does anyone know the model of this BMW?
Photos courtesy of FreelanceThink
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This is a bone stock R65LS. The unusual fairing was designed by Hans Muth, a noted designer in Germany. These bikes were light, extremely durable, very competent and a joy to ride.
Have a good one ~
Randy in snowy Montana
@Randy
Interesting bit on Hans Muth. No wonder it reminds me of a Katana.
Regards, Don in IA
Designed by Hans Muth I believe, has a 650cc motor
I believe it is an R65 LS. Rick G
This bike is a R65LS: can’t tell which year.
Craig
Rick and Craig are correct- R65LS – the 65 designating 650cc. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_R65) And, as Randy and Doug note, designed by Hans Muth, designer of the Suzuki Katana of the same era, the R90S , the R100S, etc. The color is Silver not Lead Grey. My own was Henna Red. This one is missing the gloss black under belly line for the tank, which did a lot for the lines. Portland, OR.
I like the R65LS ….. clean and simple
It is an R 65LS, slightly modified though: repainted without the black under belly line on the tank, with some pintriping added and the rear fender shortened. Was dubbed the German Katana.
It does seem to be a fairly stock R65LS – 1982
http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/bmw/BMW_R65LS%2081.htm
wow, thanks for informing me about this bike. the front fairing is amazing.
I love the look of these bikes. I never understood why BMW didn’t build a and R100 version.
Here’s a link to one I posted back in early 2012. Looks fantastic in white.
https://motorcyclephotooftheday.com/2012/02/01/reader-submittals-a-sweet-bmw-and-a-fantastic-album-link/