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- 1986 BMW R65 Café Racer 650cc
1986 BMW R65 Café Racer 650cc
Lot Number: 231
1986 BMW R65 Café Racer 650cc
A well built and stylishly finished Café Racer based around BMW's signature R65 design.
- NOT SOLD
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 18th February, 2023 at 1.30am GMT at ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL
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REG NUMBER
C78PRA
SUMMARY
A well built and stylishly finished Café Racer based around BMW's signature R65 design.
DESCRIPTION
- Custom-built, with a full 'nut and bolt' restoration
- Odometer currently shows 26,000 miles
- Based on a 1986 R65 with several new and replaced parts
- Has been featured on some online forums for café racers
- Runs and rides with no known faults
Build breakdown as follows:
- Custom paint, all decals are all painted on and not vinyl (including pinstripe)
- All graphics are custom designs
- Custom CNC cut badges
- Refreshed piston rings and pushrod cases
- Powder coated frame with all new bearings
- New wiring and custom loom with new ignition system
- Bespoke bodywork, pressed steel panelling under the seat for example in an OEM+ style
- Custom made fixtures and brackets throughout
- Lithium battery (high torque)
- Polished and restored snowflake rims
- Flat racer top yoke
- Original headlight and OEM faring (restyled)
- Two tone leather saddle with blue stitches and custom subframe
- Custom fabricated front mudguard
- Handmade stainless steel exhaust
- New rear sets
- YSS shock absorber
- A new chassis number plate also comes with the bike as well as the original
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 231
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- R65
- Registration Number
- C78PRA
- Frame Number
- 6073040
- Engine Number
- 6073040
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Rowan Huntley
- Motorcycle Specialist
- 01926 691141
- enquiries@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Rowan.
CONTACTPlease note all motorcycles must be out of the venue by midday on Monday 20th February due to venue restrictions.
We are permitted to remove a limited number of motorcycles after the auction on Saturday (between 6pm – 8pm) and after the show closes on Sunday 19th February (between 5pm – 7pm).
Please note Motorcycles cannot be removed from the hall during live event hours.
All other motorcycles must be removed from the venue between 9am – 11am on Monday 20th February.
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