Coinciding with the new Enduro models R 80 GS and R 100 GS, BMW presented the R 65 GS for aficionados of twin-cylinder Enduros as an entry-level version in 1987. In contrast to the other new models, the old Monolever chassis meant that the visual appearance and engineering recalled the R 80 G/S, which had just been discontinued, with a new cylinder capacity of 650 cc generating 27 hp. The low sales figures persuaded BMW to remove the R 65 GS from the range as early as 1992. The motorcycle therefore remains one of the rarest BMW models of the modern era and this makes it an interesting collector's item.