Rare & Mint Original With Only 16,000 MILES 

Full Provenance Including All Literature & Service Records

Fully Serviced, Tuned & Detailed, Investment Quality

Feast your eyes on this stunning 1984 BMW R65, a remarkably well-preserved example that is perfectly at home as a centerpiece here in the New England Motorcycle Museum, cruising the winding back roads of New England, or heading out on the interstate for a cross-country trip to California and back.

Whether you want to ride it, show it, add it to a serious private collection, or simply preserve it as an exceptional example of BMW's classic air-cooled era, this R65 is ready to go.

With only 16,000 miles, beautiful original finishes, extensive service history, a clean title in hand, and a comprehensive recent service performed by our technicians, this is what we consider a true no-excuses BMW.

BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL CONDITION

The first thing that stands out is the condition.

The original Azur Blue Factory BMW paint is absolutely gorgeous, with a deep shine that is extremely difficult to find on a 42-year-old motorcycle. The original upholstery, chrome, aluminum, engine finishes, frame paint, controls, gauges and hardware have all been remarkably well preserved.

It runs like a new motorcycle and, from several feet away, could easily be mistaken for one.

The fuel tank is excellent inside and out. The original saddle is in beautiful condition, with none of the deterioration commonly seen on motorcycles of this age. The original footpegs, controls, mirrors, grips and switch housings remain intact, and there is no evidence that the motorcycle has ever been dropped on either side.

Even details that are normally worn after decades of use remain exceptional, including the original BMW R65 badging, triple clamps, fork finishes, gauges, center stand, frame rails and engine cases.

The gauges themselves look virtually new.

The original tank emblems were replaced with new Genuine BMW tank badges that properly complement the exceptional condition of the rest of the motorcycle.

FULL DOCUMENTED PROVENANCE

One of the strongest features of this motorcycle is its history.

It was owned by a very good friend of the New England Motorcycle Museum who recently traded it toward another motorcycle. With the bike came an exceptional collection of documentation tracing its care over the years.

Included are:

• Original BMW Rider's Manual
• Original proof-of-ownership documentation
• Original service-history booklet
• Pre-delivery inspection records
• Early BMW dealer service stamps
• Approximately 600-mile service documentation
• Approximately 1,000-mile service documentation
• 5,000-mile service documentation
• Additional historical service receipts
• Receipt for the new battery
• Documentation of the service recently performed by Kaplan Cycles
• Clean title in hand

The early services were documented by an authorized BMW dealer, giving this motorcycle the type of provenance that collectors increasingly look for.

The history stayed with the bike.

JUST COMPLETELY SERVICED

Before offering the motorcycle for sale, our technicians went through it mechanically & Cosmetically from front to back.

It Was Given a Full Pro Rotisserie Detailing & The service included:

• Old fuel drained
• Fresh VP 94-octane ethanol-free fuel added
• Both carburetors cleaned & serviced
• New carburetor bowl gaskets installed
• Float heights carefully set
• Carburetors synchronized
• Idle adjusted
• Fuel-mixture screws properly adjusted
• New air filter installed
• Engine oil drained and replaced with premium AMSOIL 20W-50
• New battery installed
• Motorcycle inspected throughout
• Full operational check performed
• Road tested

The carburetors were carefully set and synchronized, and the motorcycle now starts, idles, accelerates and runs beautifully.

The engine is exceptionally clean and completely dry, with no visible oil leaks from the top or bottom of the motor.

The shaft-drive system operates properly, the brakes work as they should, the electrical system functions correctly, and all lights and gauges are operational.

Mechanically, it is ready to ride.

13 HOURS OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE & DETAILING

In addition to the mechanical work, our detail department performed a comprehensive cosmetic reconditioning.

The motorcycle received:

• Full steam cleaning
• Thorough hand wash
• Detailed cleaning of the engine and chassis
• Chrome polishing
• Aluminum detailing
• Paint cleaning and polishing
• Paint waxing
• Complete final presentation detailing

Approximately six hours were invested in professional detailing and seven hours in mechanical service, for a total of roughly 13 labor hours.

At our current $150-per-hour labor rate, that represents approximately $1,950 in professional labor alone, plus parts and materials.

The result speaks for itself.

LIGHT, NIMBLE & EASY TO LIVE WITH

One of the things that makes the R65 such an enjoyable BMW is its size.

Compared with the larger R80 and R100 models, the R65 feels lighter, more compact and easier to manage. It is particularly enjoyable around town, on winding country roads and in situations where a larger touring motorcycle can feel cumbersome.

It is easier to move around the garage, easier to back up, easier to manage with a passenger aboard and extremely comfortable at normal highway speeds.

At the same time, this is still very much a proper BMW road motorcycle.

It is perfectly comfortable cruising two-up on the highway at 70–80 MPH all day, making it equally suitable for an afternoon back-road ride or a serious long-distance trip.

BMW's classic air-cooled Boxer motorcycles earned their reputation for exceptional durability through decades of real-world use, and with only around 16,000 miles showing, this example has seen remarkably little use for its age.

ORIGINAL DETAILS EVERYWHERE

Take your time looking through the photographs and video.

The closer you inspect this BMW, the better it gets.

Highlights include:

• Excellent original fuel-tank paint
• Excellent original front-fender paint
• Beautiful original frame finish
• Excellent engine finishes
• Clean, dry engine
• Original airbox
• Original BMW R65 badging
• Original reflectors
• Original front forks
• Excellent fork chrome
• Original headlight
• Original turn signals
• Original mirrors
• Original grips
• Original switch housings
• Beautiful original gauges
• Excellent original center stand
• Excellent original footpegs
• Excellent original saddle
• Clean triple clamps
• Clean frame rails
• Excellent chrome and aluminum
• Approximately 90%+ tire tread remaining
• New battery
• Clean title
• Extensive original documentation

There is no obvious evidence of crash damage or abuse.

This motorcycle has been carefully owned, properly maintained and exceptionally well preserved.

READY TO SHOW OR RIDE

This is the type of vintage BMW you can take in several different directions.

Put it on display in your private collection.

Show it at an antique or European motorcycle event.

Keep it preserved here in museum-quality condition.

Or do exactly what BMW built it to do—turn the key and ride it.

Take it down a quiet New England country road, commute to work, head out for a Sunday morning ride, or load up and point it toward Sturgis.

It is ready.

COME SEE IT AT THE NEW ENGLAND MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM

The motorcycle is currently on display at the New England Motorcycle Museum in Rockville, Connecticut.

We are open seven days a week, and prospective buyers are welcome to come inspect the motorcycle in person.

If the photographs and riding video give you enough confidence to purchase it remotely, another option is to fly into Bradley International Airport and ride it home.

That could make for one memorable summer road trip.

NO-EXCUSES CLASSIC BMW

Finding an original 42-year-old motorcycle is easy.

Finding one with beautiful original paint, low mileage, an outstanding original saddle, excellent chrome and aluminum, complete original equipment, extensive documented service history, a clean title and recent professional servicing is another matter entirely.

This BMW has all of it.

It looks fantastic.

It runs fantastic.

It has the documentation collectors want.

And most importantly, it needs nothing to be enjoyed right now.

If you've been searching for an exceptionally clean BMW R65 to ride, show or preserve, don't wait too long on this one.

Clean title in hand.

Full provenance.

Approximately 16,000 miles.

Recently serviced.

Ready to ride.

Thanks for looking, and God bless America.

Call Jr Today to Buy it Now at 860-471-0192

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WHY SHOULD YOU BUY FROM KAPLAN? WHAT DO YOU GET?

“You are buying from the Kaplan Cycles Family. We are not just another big auction house. We are family-owned and operated and have been buying, servicing, and selling motorcycles since 1975. You will work directly with Ken Jr., Ken Sr., and/or one of the 30+ experts on our team. We provide museum-quality, white-glove concierge service from start to finish. Every motorcycle we sell is inspected, serviced, and supported by our team, and we stand behind it after the sale. You’re not on your own — we back what we build and what we sell.

With over 17,000 units sold and still 100% positive feedback, we are the best stress-free buying experience you can have. From the first call to delivery at your door, we will handle it all — because vintage motorcycles deserve support, and so do you.

With every bike we curate you get:
• museum-level inspection & preservation services
• every machine is professionally evaluated, serviced, & rotisserie detailed
• all critical systems are checked, adjusted, or renewed
• you get professional setup, tuning, and delivery prep
• done by the best experts in the industry — we ride and restore every day
• you get post-sale phone support
• you get white-glove, insured, always-enclosed shipping to your door anywhere in the country

You’re buying from Kaplan Cycles at the New England Motorcycle Museum, one of the largest vintage motorcycle collections in North America. Free museum tours and tickets are included with every bike sold. With every bike you purchase, a portion of the proceeds is used to support, continue, and improve the 501(c)(3) nonprofit New England Motorcycle Museum.

You don’t just win an auction — YOU are creating & helping to preserve motorcycle history, and you become part of our family, a Kaplan Cycles client for life.

We do not take new clients off the street.
We do not service bikes purchased elsewhere.
We only take new exclusive clients who purchase a motorcycle from us.

You get a guided purchase experience with, and from, the experts who care about the bike as much as you do. If there’s a problem, you don’t get ghosted. You call us — you will have our cell phone numbers — we will answer your call on weekends, and we will help make it right.

Auction platforms = listing only. No support. No accountability.

Kaplan Cycles = we stand behind what we sell.

You are buying museum-curated provenance. That means:
• expert evaluation
• documented condition
• professional presentation
• long-term preservation mindset

You’re not just buying a motorcycle — you’re buying a curated piece of motorcycling history.

From the #1 family in this business — Kaplan Cycles & the New England Motorcycle Museum.

Sincerely,

Ken Kaplan Sr.
12/28/2025”

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AUCTION TERMS:

All motorcycles & vehicles are sold as-is where-is.

Kaplan Cycles guarantees all motorcycles are as-described. Please read the entire description and watch the entire video before bidding.

A non-refundable deposit is due immediately on purchase. PayPal or Credit Card is accepted for the deposit.

Cash (In-Person), Card (+3% fee), or Wire Transfer are our only accepted forms of final payment.

Full payment must be made within 7 days of auction close.

Your motorcycle must be picked up within 30 days of auction close. 

Exceptions are made only for international buyers OR buyers who have ALREADY made transport arrangements with a third party.

If a motorcycle is purchased and left here for longer than 30 days without written permission from Kaplan Cycles it will be resold. In the case of a re-sale, the owner will be entitled to a refund less storage fees ($25/ day beginning 30 days from auction close) ONLY if the motorcycle was paid in full on-time within the auction terms.

We always describe our motorcycles as accurately as possible.

You are purchasing a classic motorcycle. Even in cases where a bike may be in good running/ operating condition, new problems & idiosyncrasies can arise over-time from sitting or regular use.

If you have an issue with the motorcycle you’ve received, contact us within 24 hours of delivery and before leaving feedback so that we can address your concerns.

It is important you have at least a basic mechanical knowledge before purchasing and operating a classic motorcycle.

Due to our backlog, we cannot perform any additional service work or modifications on your motorcycle after the sale (ie; adding a light kit, different tires, etc.)

We respond quickly between the hours of 9am and 5pm EST, Monday - Friday

For our fastest service please call Ken Kaplan Jr directly at 860-471-0192

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We will not charge out-of-state buyers sales tax.
Out of state residents will pay sales tax with their DMV. 

We are not a registering dealership. You will receive only the documents required to register your vehicle in your state.

In our listings, title status is always listed directly below the main description.

In some cases we will sell motorcycles without title or registration. In these cases we guarantee all motorcycles sold are free and clear. We will always provide a route to obtaining title. Generally in these cases, the motorcycle will be sold at a discount to accommodate expenses involved.

Documents are mailed via USPS priority mail with a tracking number. Please allow up to 14 days after payment in full for your documents to be processed and mailed.

Keys will be shipped with the motorcycle.

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Warranty:

All Motorcycles sold "as is, where is" and Kaplan Cycles does not warranty any motorcycle sold. No express warranty and/or implied warranty are made by Kaplan Cycles. No statements by us give an implied warranty.

SHIPPING:

SEND US YOUR ZIP FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE!
WE WILL MAKE ALL ARRANGEMENTS!

We have the best shipping contacts in the nation who will provide the FASTEST transport times, have a perfect track record, and are always insured and ENCLOSED! All motorcycles are shipped WHOLE (roll-on, roll-off). We do not offer a pallet or crate service.

International shipping specialist contacts are available! They will assist in ground freight, customs clearance, and ocean freight to your country. International buyers will be required to work directly with our third party shipping contacts.

We strongly recommend you insure your motorcycle at the time of purchase.

PICKUP:

We require a 24 hour notice prior to pick-up. Please call us at 860-454-7024 during office hours Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm EST.

We will provide ramps, a dock for loading, and assistance to load for free.