ENGINE 650CC M84 (A20) BOXER TWIN
OUTPUT 50 HP @ 7,250 RPM
CURB WEIGHT 455 LBS.
TOP SPEED 109 MPH
PRICE WHEN NEW DM 8,955 ($3,962)
YEARS PRODUCED 1981-’85
NUMBER BUILT 6,389
COLOR HENNA RED
OWNER TODD TRUMBORE (SINCE 2017)
LOCATION HARLEYSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
#6371316
1983 R 65 LS
In 1978, BMW launched its entry-level R 45 and R 65, but neither gained much traction until Hans Muth transformed the plain-vanilla R 65 into the dashing LS. Like the R 80 G/S, the LS has a sporty, youthful appeal, with an angular cockpit fairing and seat section that comprise Muth’s “flyline,” which give the bike a feeling of motion even when standing still. “The bike is an excellent all-day rider, and I wouldn’t hesitate to ride it cross-country,” says owner Todd Trumbore. It’s a wonderful machine.”