1965 BMW R-27 Pictures

The 1965 BMW R-27 motorcycle featured most of the mechanical components of the company's R-26 model.

1965 BMW R-27 motorcycle side view
This BMW R-27 sports twin "swinging saddles."

1965 BMW R-27 motorcycle front end view
The R-27's swingarm pivoted off a rigid fork.

1965 BMW R-27 motorcycle closeup view
This was BMW's last single-pot engine until the 1990s.

1965 BMW R-27 motorcycle wheel view
Coil springs cushioned the passenger from impacts.

1965 BMW R-27 motorcycle side view
This R-27 has the standard one-piece saddle.

1965 BMW R-27 motorcycle closeup view
The Earles-type fork provided a very smooth ride.

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