1980 BMW R 65 Acceleration 0-100 kph

[@jurgentreue1200]

I owned a 1983 BMW R65LS. The most reliable bike I've ever owned.

[@bachkim4485]

I ride my r65 not for speed but for nostalgia

[@papaVasyaA]

Or because you rev only to 6000 rpm?

[@ExperimentsLabTv]

yes. slow, r45 with 27psi takes 8 seconds to 100

[@johneastman1905]

I like, own and ride a R65.... but this video was useless.

[@papaVasyaA]

Why is so slow?Mileage?

[@GrumpyIan]

The engine likely needs a tune up.

[@kasperkjrsgaard1447]

Not enough revs.

[@chrisblenkinsopp8588]

Who gives a shit whether it's 7, 10, 9, 12, 8 seconds...REALLY...??

[@alloomis1635]

adequate, but not exciting. suitable for old people, and poets.

[@GrumpyIan]

What my dad told me is that the R65 needs a different gear ratio. Stock it has 4.4, but it needs a 3.38 for it to shine.

[@chrisblenkinsopp8588]

I am an old poet and I love it...