1983 BMW R 65 LS review from United Kingdom
"Simple, reliable and cheap to run"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Output bearing from gearbox replaced with a couple of gear bearings.
Charging problem, which led me and a mate blow up the diode board.
General comments?
Nice little bike; never let me down whilst touring Europe, and eighteen months in UK and Ireland.
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1983 |
| Year of manufacture | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Acceleration marks | 6 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 7 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 67000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 77000 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | BMW BMW R80 |
| Date of Entry | 10th August, 2007 |