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{{Infobox Motorcycle | |||
|name = [[BMW]] F650GS (800cc) | |||
|image = [[File:BMW-F-650GS-10--2.jpg|frameless|BMW F650GS (800cc)]] | |||
|aka = | |||
|manufacturer = BMW | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 2010 | |||
|model_year = | |||
|predecessor = | |||
|successor = | |||
|class = | |||
|engine = Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |||
|bore_stroke = | |||
|compression = 12.0:1 | |||
|top_speed = 191.7 km/h / 119 mph | |||
|power = | |||
|torque = | |||
|fuel_system = | |||
|ignition = Knock control and oxygen sensors. | |||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK D8EA}} '03-05 | |||
|battery = {{battery|YUASA YB12AL-A}} '03-05 | |||
|transmission = 6 Speed | |||
|frame = Tubular frame in steal partly carrying the engine | |||
|suspension =Front: ∅41mm telescopic fork <br> | |||
Rear: Double strut swing arm aluminum coast in one piece | |||
|brakes =Front: Single ∅300mm disc, 2 [[piston]] [[caliper]] <br>Rear: Single ∅265mm disc, 1 piston caliper | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|110/80-R19}} | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|140/80-R17}} | |||
|rake_trail = | |||
|wheelbase = | |||
|length = | |||
|width = | |||
|height = | |||
|seat_height = 820 mm / 790 mm / 32.3 in. / 31.1 in. | |||
|dry_weight = 171 kg / 377 lbs. | |||
|wet_weight = 198 kg / 436.5 lbs | |||
|fuel_capacity = 16 L / 4.2 US gal | |||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|oil_filter = K&N KN-151 | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = | |||
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}} | |||
It could reach a top speed of 191.7 km/h / 119 mph. | |||
==Engine== | |||
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]]. | |||
==Drive== | |||
Power was moderated via the Multiplate-plate in oil bath. | |||
==Chassis== | |||
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.. | |||
== Photos == | |||
[[File:BMW-F-650GS-10--2.jpg|600px|BMW F650GS (800cc)]] | |||
[[File:BMW-F-650GS-10.jpg|600px|BMW F650GS (800cc)]] | |||
[[File:BMW-F-650GS-10--1.jpg|600px|BMW F650GS (800cc)]] | |||
== Overview == | |||
BMW F 650GS | |||
During the journey to pick up any press bike, | |||
expectations and preconceived judgments swirl around the brain they cannot be | |||
helped. How will the latest incarnation differ from the old version? Will the | |||
brakes really be as good as they say? Will the color clash with my riding gear? | |||
And so on, and so forth. | |||
Upon picking up the new BMW F650GS, I was overwhelmingly curious about how it | |||
would compare or differ from the F800GS. After reading that the 650 and 800 both | |||
utilize the same 798cc parallel-Twin powerplant, I wondered if perhaps there | |||
would be some redundancy within the Beemer line-up. So if it has the same engine | |||
as the 800, why call it a 650? BMW allegedly felt it necessary to continue the | |||
outgoing F650GSs nomenclature to carry on its lineage but also to increase the | |||
accessibility of a brand known for being somewhat exclusive. | |||
Perhaps my favourite element was the heated hand grips.. | |||
Those who choose the F650GS may do so not only for the smaller proportions, but | |||
also the smaller impact on the pocketbook. For all the cost savings gained by | |||
purchasing the 650 over the 800, the differences between the two are fairly | |||
minimal. Though the street-oriented F650GS hasnt as much spring in its step, | |||
there wasnt any need to give its cylinders any different positioning, so it | |||
shares the same basic engine as the F800GS with a few subtle differences. | |||
Although the engine is essentially the same, the 650 has lower horsepower and | |||
torque. After switching the cams and de-tuning the electronics, the F650GS pumps | |||
out 71 hp and 55.3 ft-lbss of torque where its 800 sibling offers 85 hp and 59.7 | |||
ft-lbss of torque. So what other differences exist besides 14 hp and 4.4 ft-lbss | |||
of torque? The 650 also has a slimmer radiator, lower seat height, low | |||
wind-screen, conventional telescope fork, cast wheels, 19-inch front wheel, | |||
single front disc brake and a lower spec mono shock. | |||
BMWs vision for the F650GS was that it would be the | |||
introduction model into the larger adventure motorcycles. | |||
This is smart | |||
marketing on BMWs part. Not everyone is ready to tackle the power and size of | |||
the 1200, but they now have various options available to them to get into a | |||
smaller, more manageable platform with the intention of one day graduating to a | |||
larger model. If BMW manages to steal a few potential Suzuki DL650 customers in | |||
the process then that wouldnt hurt its cause either. The fact that I stand six | |||
feet tall, I wondered about how I would fit on the mini GS. But with the lower | |||
seat swapped in favor of the original standard seat, it proved to be more than | |||
adequate. In fact, a number of my vertically challenged friends couldnt touch | |||
their feet to the ground while in the saddle. It appears this mini GS isnt so | |||
mini after all. | |||
Although the 650 is the entry-level version of the family, it by no means feels | |||
cheap or inadequate. The digital display, rear-mounted locking gas cap, controls | |||
and the Twin powerplant all exude quality in the fit and finish. Knowing full | |||
well that the turnsignals switchgear of Beemers are a significant point of | |||
contention, I must say that I came to enjoy the placement of the switches. I do, | |||
however, feel that they should be cancelled like Harley-Davidsons instead of | |||
having that third signal kill switch. Much like my brother-in-law, the signal | |||
cancel switch is pretty much a waste of space that could be better used by | |||
something, anything really. The switchgear on the 2009 BMW K1300s eschew this | |||
long-derided system in favor of a traditional single-button control. | |||
While I did find myself hitting the horn instead of | |||
the turnsignal switch a number of times initially, I found the brake fluid | |||
reservoir to be much more of an oddity. The relatively large plastic container | |||
sat precariously on the handlebar above the windscreen so that it would bounce | |||
around like a bobble-head doll at high speeds. It almost seemed like an | |||
afterthought like the Scooby Doo horn my Dad zip-tied to the handlebars of my | |||
first two-wheeler. I digress. | |||
Enough with the gripes, I truly did enjoy riding this bike. Perhaps my favorite | |||
element was the heated hand grips. They may seem pointless or insignificant to | |||
those who enjoy favorable temperatures year round, but testing the 650 amid | |||
autumn conditions in Ontario meant that the toasty grips were a welcome | |||
addition. Not only did they allow me to ride longer, they allowed me to ride | |||
safer as my hands stayed dexterous and able to shift and brake quickly. | |||
The seat was fairly comfortable and allowed for | |||
various positions for the rider as well as space for a passenger or gear if you | |||
wish. The only time I felt that the 650 was rather anemic was while I was riding | |||
up a steep, winding road with a lady friend on the back. She wasnt a heavy | |||
gal by any means, but I found myself dropping gears from fourth, to third, to | |||
second in order to not get bogged down. Other than that, it felt more than | |||
capable and had no problems leading a pack of my buddies riding CBR600s on a | |||
weekend tour through the country. | |||
Perhaps the biggest surprise for me was how the F650GS handled. Given the | |||
suspension travel and height of the bike, I expected it to be bouncy or timid in | |||
the corners, but it was nimble enough to toss into turns with reckless abandon. | |||
My knees werent touching tarmac, but in relative terms to adventure riding I | |||
was notably impressed. The handlebars are positioned comfortably while the light | |||
steering linkage, relatively steep rake and suspension setup results in very | |||
light steering. The wide, sturdy footpegs and controls allow the rider to stay | |||
surefooted and in control even with boots on, as well as the ability to stand | |||
comfortably while venturing off-road. My press bike had the street tires on it | |||
so I didnt venture into the wilderness, but I did tackle some narrow dirt roads | |||
riddled with potholes to see how it would fare. It passed with flying colors. | |||
Although the F650GS is more street-oriented than its F800GS sibling, it did take | |||
some time to get accustomed to the relatively long suspension travel. With most | |||
of my experience being with bikes made specifically for the trail or street and | |||
not meant to tackle both, I found that the nose of the littlest GS had a | |||
tendency to jump and dive under acceleration and braking, although the rear | |||
suspension damping can be adjusted quickly and easily by hand. | |||
The F650GS is a fabulous little bike that exceeded my expectations. My hope is | |||
that it doesnt become overshadowed by the hullabaloo surrounding the launch of | |||
the new 800. While the term little may be accurate regarding the name and | |||
relation in size to the rest of its family, it certainly doesnt describe the | |||
value it offers. | |||
Source | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
!Make Model | |||
|BMW F 650GS | |||
|- | |||
!Year | |||
|2010 | |||
|- | |||
!Engine Type | |||
|Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |||
|- | |||
!Displacement | |||
|798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. | |||
|- | |||
!Bore X Stroke | |||
|82 x 75.8 mm | |||
|- | |||
!Compression | |||
|12.0:1 | |||
|- | |||
!Cooling System | |||
|Liquid cooled | |||
|- | |||
!Induction | |||
|Electronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodies | |||
|- | |||
!Ignition | |||
|Knock control and oxygen sensors. | |||
|- | |||
!Starting | |||
|Electric | |||
|- | |||
!Clutch | |||
|Multiplate-plate in oil bath | |||
|- | |||
!Max Power | |||
|52 kW / 71 hp @ 7000 rpm | |||
|- | |||
!Max Torque | |||
|75 Nm / 5.3 kgf-m / 55 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | |||
|- | |||
!Transmission | |||
|6 Speed | |||
|- | |||
!Final Drive | |||
|Chain | |||
|- | |||
!Gear Ratio | |||
|1st 2.46 / 2nd 1.75 / 3rd 1.38 / 4th 1.17 / 5th 1.04 / 6th 0.96:1 | |||
|- | |||
!Frame | |||
|Tubular frame in steal partly carrying the engine | |||
|- | |||
!Castor | |||
|92 mm / 3.6 in. | |||
|- | |||
!Front Suspension | |||
|∅41mm telescopic fork | |||
|- | |||
!Front Wheel Travel | |||
|180 mm / 7.1 in. | |||
|- | |||
!Rear Suspension | |||
|Double strut swing arm aluminum coast in one piece | |||
|- | |||
!Rear Wheel Travel | |||
|170 mm / 6.7 in. | |||
|- | |||
!Front Brakes | |||
|Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper | |||
|- | |||
!Rear Brakes | |||
|Single ∅265mm disc, 1 piston caliper | |||
|- | |||
!Wheels | |||
|Cast aluminum | |||
|- | |||
!Rim Front | |||
|2.50 x 19 | |||
|- | |||
!Rim Rear | |||
|3.50 x 17 | |||
|- | |||
!Front Tire | |||
|110/80-R19 | |||
|- | |||
!Rear Tire | |||
|140/80-R17 | |||
|- | |||
!Dimensions | |||
|Length: 2,280 mm / 89.8 in Width: 890 mm / 35.0 in (incl. mirrors) Height: 1,240 mm / 48.8 in (excl. mirrors) | |||
|- | |||
!Wheel Base | |||
|1575 mm / 62.0 in. | |||
|- | |||
!Seat Height | |||
|820 mm / 790 mm / 32.3 in. / 31.1 in. | |||
|- | |||
!Dry Weight | |||
|171 kg / 377 lbs. | |||
|- | |||
!Wet Weight | |||
|198 kg / 436.5 lbs | |||
|- | |||
!Fuel Capacity | |||
|16 L / 4.2 US gal | |||
|- | |||
!Consumption Average | |||
|5 l/100 km / 46.6 US mpg. | |||
|- | |||
!Average Tank Distance | |||
|317 km / 197 miles | |||
|- | |||
!Standing ¼ Mile | |||
|12.8 sec | |||
|- | |||
!Top Speed | |||
|191.7 km/h / 119 mph | |||
|} | |||
== Videos == | |||
{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aE1EMGSdgQ|600|center}} | |||
== External Links == | |||
* http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/bmw/2009-bmw-f650gs-review-87558.html | |||
[[Category:BMW motorcycles]] | |||
== Videos == | == Videos == | ||
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