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| {{Infobox Motorcycle
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| |name = [[BMW]] F650GS (800cc)
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| |image = [[File:BMW-F-650GS-10--2.jpg|frameless|BMW F650GS (800cc)]]
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| |aka =
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| |manufacturer = BMW
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| |parent_company =
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| |production = 2010
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| |model_year =
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| |predecessor =
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| |class =
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| |engine = Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
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| |bore_stroke =
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| |compression = 12.0:1
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| |top_speed = 191.7 km/h / 119 mph
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| |power =
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| |torque =
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| |fuel_system =
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| |ignition = Knock control and oxygen sensors.
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| |spark_plug =
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| |battery =
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| |transmission = 6 Speed
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| |frame = Tubular frame in steal partly carrying the engine
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| |suspension =Front: ∅41mm telescopic fork <br>
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| Rear: Double strut swing arm aluminum coast in one piece
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| |brakes =Front: Single ∅300mm disc, 2 [[piston]] [[caliper]] <br>Rear: Single ∅265mm disc, 1 piston caliper
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| |front_tire = {{tire|110/80-R19}}
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| |rear_tire = {{tire|140/80-R17}}
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| |rake_trail =
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| |wheelbase =
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| |length =
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| |width =
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| |height =
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| |seat_height = 820 mm / 790 mm / 32.3 in. / 31.1 in.
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| |dry_weight = 171 kg / 377 lbs.
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| |wet_weight = 198 kg / 436.5 lbs
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| |fuel_capacity = 16 L / 4.2 US gal
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| |oil_capacity =
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| |fuel_consumption =
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| |turning_radius =
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| |related =
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| |competition =
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| It could reach a top speed of 191.7 km/h / 119 mph.
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| ==Engine==
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| The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 12.0:1 [[compression ratio]].
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| ==Drive==
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| Power was moderated via the Multiplate-plate in oil bath.
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| ==Chassis==
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| It came with a 110/80-R19 front [[tire]] and a 140/80-R17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper in the front and a Single ∅265mm disc, 1 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a ∅41mm telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Double strut swing arm aluminum coast in one piece. The F650GS (800cc) was fitted with a 16 L / 4.2 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 171 kg / 377 lbs..
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| == Photos ==
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| [[File:BMW-F-650GS-10--2.jpg|600px|BMW F650GS (800cc)]]
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| [[File:BMW-F-650GS-10.jpg|600px|BMW F650GS (800cc)]]
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| [[File:BMW-F-650GS-10--1.jpg|600px|BMW F650GS (800cc)]]
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| == Overview ==
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| BMW F 650GS
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| During the journey to pick up any press bike,
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| expectations and preconceived judgments swirl around the brain they cannot be
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| helped. How will the latest incarnation differ from the old version? Will the
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| brakes really be as good as they say? Will the color clash with my riding gear?
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| And so on, and so forth.
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| Upon picking up the new BMW F650GS, I was overwhelmingly curious about how it
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| would compare or differ from the F800GS. After reading that the 650 and 800 both
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| utilize the same 798cc parallel-Twin powerplant, I wondered if perhaps there
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| would be some redundancy within the Beemer line-up. So if it has the same engine
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| as the 800, why call it a 650? BMW allegedly felt it necessary to continue the
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| outgoing F650GSs nomenclature to carry on its lineage but also to increase the
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| accessibility of a brand known for being somewhat exclusive.
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| Perhaps my favourite element was the heated hand grips..
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| Those who choose the F650GS may do so not only for the smaller proportions, but
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| also the smaller impact on the pocketbook. For all the cost savings gained by
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| purchasing the 650 over the 800, the differences between the two are fairly
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| minimal. Though the street-oriented F650GS hasnt as much spring in its step,
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| there wasnt any need to give its cylinders any different positioning, so it
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| shares the same basic engine as the F800GS with a few subtle differences.
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| Although the engine is essentially the same, the 650 has lower horsepower and
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| torque. After switching the cams and de-tuning the electronics, the F650GS pumps
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| out 71 hp and 55.3 ft-lbss of torque where its 800 sibling offers 85 hp and 59.7
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| ft-lbss of torque. So what other differences exist besides 14 hp and 4.4 ft-lbss
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| of torque? The 650 also has a slimmer radiator, lower seat height, low
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| wind-screen, conventional telescope fork, cast wheels, 19-inch front wheel,
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| single front disc brake and a lower spec mono shock.
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| BMWs vision for the F650GS was that it would be the
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| introduction model into the larger adventure motorcycles.
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| This is smart
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| marketing on BMWs part. Not everyone is ready to tackle the power and size of
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| the 1200, but they now have various options available to them to get into a
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| smaller, more manageable platform with the intention of one day graduating to a
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| larger model. If BMW manages to steal a few potential Suzuki DL650 customers in
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| the process then that wouldnt hurt its cause either. The fact that I stand six
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| feet tall, I wondered about how I would fit on the mini GS. But with the lower
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| seat swapped in favor of the original standard seat, it proved to be more than
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| adequate. In fact, a number of my vertically challenged friends couldnt touch
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| their feet to the ground while in the saddle. It appears this mini GS isnt so
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| mini after all.
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| Although the 650 is the entry-level version of the family, it by no means feels
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| cheap or inadequate. The digital display, rear-mounted locking gas cap, controls
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| and the Twin powerplant all exude quality in the fit and finish. Knowing full
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| well that the turnsignals switchgear of Beemers are a significant point of
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| contention, I must say that I came to enjoy the placement of the switches. I do,
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| however, feel that they should be cancelled like Harley-Davidsons instead of
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| having that third signal kill switch. Much like my brother-in-law, the signal
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| cancel switch is pretty much a waste of space that could be better used by
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| something, anything really. The switchgear on the 2009 BMW K1300s eschew this
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| long-derided system in favor of a traditional single-button control.
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| While I did find myself hitting the horn instead of
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| the turnsignal switch a number of times initially, I found the brake fluid
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| reservoir to be much more of an oddity. The relatively large plastic container
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| sat precariously on the handlebar above the windscreen so that it would bounce
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| around like a bobble-head doll at high speeds. It almost seemed like an
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| afterthought like the Scooby Doo horn my Dad zip-tied to the handlebars of my
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| first two-wheeler. I digress.
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| Enough with the gripes, I truly did enjoy riding this bike. Perhaps my favorite
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| element was the heated hand grips. They may seem pointless or insignificant to
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| those who enjoy favorable temperatures year round, but testing the 650 amid
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| autumn conditions in Ontario meant that the toasty grips were a welcome
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| addition. Not only did they allow me to ride longer, they allowed me to ride
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| safer as my hands stayed dexterous and able to shift and brake quickly.
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| The seat was fairly comfortable and allowed for
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| various positions for the rider as well as space for a passenger or gear if you
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| wish. The only time I felt that the 650 was rather anemic was while I was riding
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| up a steep, winding road with a lady friend on the back. She wasnt a heavy
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| gal by any means, but I found myself dropping gears from fourth, to third, to
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| second in order to not get bogged down. Other than that, it felt more than
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| capable and had no problems leading a pack of my buddies riding CBR600s on a
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| weekend tour through the country.
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| Perhaps the biggest surprise for me was how the F650GS handled. Given the
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| suspension travel and height of the bike, I expected it to be bouncy or timid in
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| the corners, but it was nimble enough to toss into turns with reckless abandon.
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| My knees werent touching tarmac, but in relative terms to adventure riding I
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| was notably impressed. The handlebars are positioned comfortably while the light
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| steering linkage, relatively steep rake and suspension setup results in very
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| light steering. The wide, sturdy footpegs and controls allow the rider to stay
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| surefooted and in control even with boots on, as well as the ability to stand
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| comfortably while venturing off-road. My press bike had the street tires on it
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| so I didnt venture into the wilderness, but I did tackle some narrow dirt roads
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| riddled with potholes to see how it would fare. It passed with flying colors.
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| Although the F650GS is more street-oriented than its F800GS sibling, it did take
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| some time to get accustomed to the relatively long suspension travel. With most
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| of my experience being with bikes made specifically for the trail or street and
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| not meant to tackle both, I found that the nose of the littlest GS had a
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| tendency to jump and dive under acceleration and braking, although the rear
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| suspension damping can be adjusted quickly and easily by hand.
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| The F650GS is a fabulous little bike that exceeded my expectations. My hope is
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| that it doesnt become overshadowed by the hullabaloo surrounding the launch of
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| the new 800. While the term little may be accurate regarding the name and
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| relation in size to the rest of its family, it certainly doesnt describe the
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| value it offers.
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| {| class="wikitable"
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| !Make Model
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| |BMW F 650GS
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| !Year
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| |2010
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| !Engine Type
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| |Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
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| !Displacement
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| |798 cc / 47.7 cub. in.
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| !Bore X Stroke
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| |82 x 75.8 mm
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| !Compression
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| |12.0:1
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| !Cooling System
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| |Liquid cooled
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| !Induction
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| |Electronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodies
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| !Ignition
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| |Knock control and oxygen sensors.
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| !Starting
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| |Electric
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| !Clutch
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| |Multiplate-plate in oil bath
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| !Max Power
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| |52 kW / 71 hp @ 7000 rpm
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| !Max Torque
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| |75 Nm / 5.3 kgf-m / 55 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
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| !Transmission
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| |6 Speed
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| !Final Drive
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| |Chain
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| !Gear Ratio
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| |1st 2.46 / 2nd 1.75 / 3rd 1.38 / 4th 1.17 / 5th 1.04 / 6th 0.96:1
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| !Frame
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| |Tubular frame in steal partly carrying the engine
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| !Castor
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| |92 mm / 3.6 in.
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| !Front Suspension
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| |∅41mm telescopic fork
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| !Front Wheel Travel
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| |180 mm / 7.1 in.
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| !Rear Suspension
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| |Double strut swing arm aluminum coast in one piece
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| !Rear Wheel Travel
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| |170 mm / 6.7 in.
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| !Front Brakes
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| |Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper
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| !Rear Brakes
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| |Single ∅265mm disc, 1 piston caliper
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| !Wheels
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| |Cast aluminum
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| !Rim Front
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| |2.50 x 19
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| !Rim Rear
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| |3.50 x 17
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| !Front Tire
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| |110/80-R19
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| !Rear Tire
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| |140/80-R17
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| !Dimensions
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| |Length: 2,280 mm / 89.8 in Width: 890 mm / 35.0 in (incl. mirrors) Height: 1,240 mm / 48.8 in (excl. mirrors)
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| !Wheel Base
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| |1575 mm / 62.0 in.
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| !Seat Height
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| |820 mm / 790 mm / 32.3 in. / 31.1 in.
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| !Dry Weight
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| |171 kg / 377 lbs.
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| !Wet Weight
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| |198 kg / 436.5 lbs
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| !Fuel Capacity
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| |16 L / 4.2 US gal
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| !Consumption Average
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| |5 l/100 km / 46.6 US mpg.
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| !Average Tank Distance
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| |317 km / 197 miles
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| !Standing ¼ Mile
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| |12.8 sec
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| !Top Speed
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| |191.7 km/h / 119 mph
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| == Videos ==
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| {{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aE1EMGSdgQ|600|center}}
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| == External Links ==
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| * http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/bmw/2009-bmw-f650gs-review-87558.html
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| [[Category:BMW motorcycles]]
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