BMW F650GS motorcycle: technical specifications and photos

The BMW 650 motorcycle is suitable for beginners, as it is very convenient to learn to ride. Female representatives also feel confident in the saddle of the BMW 650. Many experienced bikers accused this model of being spineless due to the fact that the engine cannot accelerate the motorcycle quickly.

However, for beginners this ride will be just right. The moderate power of the motorcycle requires you to plan and calculate overtaking on the roads as if you were driving a budget sedan. At the same time, the car’s engine works well in any mode, although it cannot boast of a strong manifestation of character. Below we will look at all the features and characteristics of this motorcycle in more detail.

Note for beginners

However, do not write off the BMW F650GS, as it has all the necessary characteristics for beginners, which many of its analogues cannot boast of. By choosing this “Bavarian horse” for yourself, you will learn to control the motorcycle, plan and overtake competently, and develop a reaction. Let's take a closer look at the characteristics of the BMW F650GS and its features so that we can get a proper idea of the motorcycle.

Design Features

This model boasts its own fuel supply system, which is incredibly economical. It accurately doses gasoline, which allows you to smoothly accelerate the motorcycle, engaging fifth gear already at a speed of 40 km/h. The braking system also turned out to be more than successful. However, it is worth considering the fact that when braking sharply, the motorcycle can lean forward strongly, which can lead to a fall over the handlebars.

The monoshock absorber installed on the BMW F650GS copes with its immediate tasks perfectly. Even without a special key at hand, you can easily adjust the spring preload, the settings of which can be saved. As a rule, for many this will seem like an insignificant advantage of this model, but when you are on the road and your bike is loaded with luggage and a passenger, due to this you can save a colossal amount of effort and time. Since we mentioned the passenger, it must be said that the BMW F650GS completely loses its dynamics, becoming slow and clumsy with two adults on board.

It is also not recommended to use the motorcycle on roads that do not have asphalt surface. Referring to reviews from owners of the BMW F650GS, we can say that the bike becomes difficult to control on sand, mud, gravel, etc. This is due to the fact that the motorcycle is equipped with a low-energy suspension, as well as tires whose tread does not have lugs.

Characteristics

The BMW F650GT is equipped with a two-cylinder in-line engine, the latest development from the manufacturer, with a displacement of 650 cc. Engine power is 60 horsepower at 7500 rpm, torque at its maximum value is 66 Nm and is transmitted to a continuously variable transmission.

The cylinder is designed with a frontal inclination of 70 degrees, and allows the engine to be located at a low level, as a result of which the scooter has a low center of gravity. Thanks to the 90-degree shift of the contact handle, the BMW 650gt has a specific sound and a low vibration level.

The fuel supply system is equipped with an electrical system, which is made of 4 valves and two camshafts. The required temperature is maintained by the cooling system, which is designed for high-quality engine operation. The BMW c650gt exhaust system is designed in accordance with GOST Euro-4 exhaust emissions and is made of stainless steel. The suspension of the BMW c650gt is hybrid and consists of a gear-type frame, as well as a cast block with bearings. Stable movement is ensured by a light pendulum. The BMW C 650 GT is equipped with the latest and greatest braking system. It consists of one brake disc mounted on the rear wheel and two rotor discs on the front, their diameter is 270 mm. Safety while driving is ensured by the ABS system.

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Advantages

When it comes to the advantages of the BMW F650GS, we would like to focus on the braking system, which demonstrates excellent feedback and good deceleration. The front brake is activated very rarely, thanks to the correct dosage of the applied force. The presence of ABS means that in the event of wheel locking, the system will help avoid a dangerous situation.

Prudent designers made it possible to completely disable ABS. With the system deactivated, it is easier to climb a mountain or overcome sections of the road without asphalt. One thing to consider is that with ABS turned on, your braking distance will be much shorter. European organizations have long proposed a ban on the installation of ABS with the possibility of turning it off. So the owners of this BMW received a nice bonus.

The design of the remotes deserves a positive assessment, which is incredibly simple and has nothing superfluous, allowing the biker to quickly understand the device. The remote control has only three buttons, like other motorcycles of this German brand. However, there have been cases when an inexperienced biker got confused even with this simple device and instead of pressing the button to turn off the turn indicators, he pressed the horn button. The motorcycle automatically turns on the horn, which can not only confuse you, but also greatly frighten you.

A pleasant and useful additional feature is the heated steering wheel grips. This will make your trip as comfortable as possible, especially in spring or autumn, as well as in mountainous areas where the air does not warm up even in the summer.

The seat is wide and comfortable. Many owners note that even after traveling long distances they did not experience fatigue or pain in the buttocks. The seating position is as low as possible, which makes the motorcycle attractive for short people. The position of the footrests is extremely good; even a tall biker will not have to bend his knees. The steering wheel is wide, allowing excellent maneuvering and keeping your hands in a comfortable position, which is important from the point of view of comfort. The windshield is high and wide. It will reliably protect the motorcyclist from oncoming air currents and midges.

Pros of the BMW f650gs motorcycle

The brake system of all models of the BMW 650 series provides normal deceleration and quite decent feedback. The front brake allows you to dose the applied force and is activated extremely rarely. If the wheels lock, ABS prevents a dangerous situation from occurring. The branded spoked wheels can withstand heavy loads.

Another advantage of the ABS system is the ability to turn it off if necessary. This feature will help when forced to drive uphill and even on gravel - without disabling the locking system, the braking distance is significantly extended. European legislators are now seeking to ban all manufacturers from equipping bikes with a switchable ABS system. So in the F650GS this is a big bonus.

Dashboard

The dashboard is classic. Only important information is displayed on it, which is perfectly readable even in direct sunlight, allowing the biker to better concentrate on the road. On the instrument panel we will find:

Speedometer.
Odometer.
Distance meter.
Indicators for gasoline, engine temperature, turns, etc.
Tachometer.
Watch.

A distinctive feature is the non-standard location of the fuel tank, which is located on the right side of the passenger seat.

Technical characteristics of the BMW F650GS

This model has a very durable frame, which significantly improves the handling of the motorcycle, allowing you to feel the road well. The basic package looks like this:

Reliable bridge frame.
Front suspension - telescopic fork.
The rear suspension is a double box swingarm.
Front shock absorber travel is 170 cm, rear shock absorber travel is 165 cm.
The rear shock absorber is single.
Wheelbase – 1479 mm.
The front wheel diameter is 19 inches, the rear wheel is 17 inches.
Consumption per 100 km – 3.2 l (at an average speed of 90 km/h).
The clutch is disc.
Manual transmission - five-speed.
Dry weight – 175 kg.
Height – 820 mm.
Fuel tank volume – 14 l.
Recommended fuel type is AI-95.
Fuel system - injector.
Engine – four-stroke, single-cylinder.
Volume – 652 cm3.
Power – 36.5 kW (50 hp).
Torque – 60 Hm.
Drive – chain.

Two BMW enduros - F 800 GS and F 650 GS

The debut of a pair of mid-range enduros from BMW: the F 800 GS and F 650 GS, has two goals at once: to expand the model range of the BMW motorcycle division (previously there was no multi-purpose GS model in the F 800 series) and at the same time to replace the previous single-cylinder F 650 GS and F 650 GS Dakar.

In the duo of newcomers, the “big brother” - the BMW F 800 GS plays the same role as the Dakar version of the previous generation of the F 650 GS model. “Vosmisotka” is a real tourist SUV with long suspension travel and spoked wheels, shod with tires with developed lugs, designed for long journeys and overcoming rough terrain. The younger F 650 GS is a parquet version with alloy wheels and reduced suspension travel, more oriented towards daily use, but at the same time not without the ability to overcome not too severe off-road conditions.

Both new enduros are equipped with the well-known sports BMW F 800 S and the touring BMW F 800 ST in-line two-cylinder engine, but with a reduced (for layout reasons) cylinder block inclination. Moreover, the parquet version, despite the index 650, which in theory should reflect the engine size, is equipped with the same 798 cc unit as the “inveterate rogue” F 800 GS. True, the 650 has a derated version of the engine, characterized by slightly less power - 71 hp. (instead of 85 hp) and the torque peak shifted to lower speeds. At the same time, the new BMW F 650 GS is still 21 horsepower more powerful than its single-cylinder predecessor. The engine of the BMW F 800 GS differs from the base engine of the road F 800 S and F 800 ST in being slightly more elastic, without compromising maximum power.

The differences between the two newcomers are not limited only to engine power and suspension travel and are dictated by their focus: one is off-road touring, the other is everyday urban. The motorcycles differ in ground clearance, seat height - the parquet F 650 GS is 60 mm lower, front wheel diameter - 21 inches for the off-road F 800 GS and 19 inches for its civilian brother F 650 GS, fork type - on the more powerful version it is inverted , as well as the number of brake discs in the front - the “eight hundred” has two of them. In addition, the F 650 GS is 7 kg lighter. Externally, the models differ in the size of the fairing and the shape of the side trims. There are also differences in the lists of additional equipment, which, traditionally for BMW, are very extensive. The new generation of the large touring enduro BMW R 1200 GS and its extreme off-road version Adventure are made according to traditional recipes for the Bavarian company - a two-cylinder boxer engine, proprietary suspensions; front - Telelever and rear - Paralever, cardan drive of the drive wheel... Everything is like the predecessors of the 2004 model. Only even better! The engine has become more powerful - it now develops 105 hp, and its operating range has been increased to 8000 rpm. The gear ratios in the transmission and the kinematics of the gear shift mechanism have been changed. For the first time on enduro, ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) electronic suspension control technology, which is known from the K 1200 S sportbike, has been used. Ergonomics have been improved due to the new handlebar mount. Now the steering wheel can be installed in one of two positions - closer to the driver for convenience on the highway and on moderate off-road conditions, or moved forward, which is preferable when driving while standing on the pegs, which is typical for heavy off-road driving. And, of course, the appearance of the model has been updated, although remaining completely recognizable. Compared to the base BMW R 1200 GS, the Adventure version, designed for long journeys, including serious off-road conditions, has a much larger fuel tank (33 liters instead of 20), a larger wind screen, and additional protection for the engine and tank. , an adjustable saddle and a different trunk design; instead of alloy wheels, the Adventure has spoked wheels, and the travel of both suspensions, as befits an SUV, is significantly increased. Find more photos of the new BMW enduros here

BMW F650GS: Dakar modification review

In order to attract more attention to the line, the concern's designers were tasked with changing some of the technical characteristics of the existing model, making the motorcycle suitable for off-road travel. This is exactly how the BMW F50GS Dakar turned out. It comes factory equipped with a 21-inch front wheel, which is equipped with an aggressive all-terrain tread tire. These tires have proven themselves to be excellent both on difficult terrain and on roads with perfect asphalt surface. The front and rear suspension springs boast 21cm of travel, allowing them to withstand enormous loads during aggressive off-road driving. This model does not have an ABS system. The seat is comfortable and wide. The height of the bike without load is 88 cm, which allows motorcyclists whose height exceeds 175 cm to have confident contact with the road.

BMW F650 (F650CS, F650GS, F650ST)

Model class : touring enduro.
Years of production/sales : 1993-2012

The BMW F650 motorcycle model series appeared in 1993, offering the market two models - the BMW F650 Funduro (alternative name - F650) and the BMW F650 Strada (alternative name - F650ST). These motorcycles were developed jointly with Aprilia, which, in turn, launched its own model, the Aprilia Pegaso 650. There were many differences between the BMW and Aprilia models, but the concept was the same: it was based on a 1-cylinder engine from the Austrian company Rotax with a capacity of about 650 cc, steel frame, simple suspension and universal chassis, suitable for both asphalt and dirt roads.

Despite the lack of technologies used on BMW's flagship motorcycles, the BMW F650 model, due to its low cost, gained enormous popularity in Europe - from 1993 to 2000. Almost 51,000 motorcycles were sold, and versions 2000-2007. – more than 105,000 pcs.

Main modifications of the BMW F650:

BMW F650 (Funduro) is an enduro version of the motorcycle. Produced from 1993 to 2000. It has a 19' front wheel, off-road tires, an extended wheelbase (1480 mm), increased seat height (820 mm), a temperature indicator on the dashboard and a special shape of the front part with a windshield.
BMW F650ST (Strada) – road version of the motorcycle. Produced from 1996 to 2000. It has an 18' front wheel, road tires, a shortened wheelbase (1465 mm), a lower seat height, suspension with less travel (120 mm versus 170 mm in the Funduro version), a clock instead of temperature indicators on the dashboard, special design of the front of the motorcycle and windshield.
BMW F650GS – produced from 2000 to 2007. and replaced the previous BMW F650. It has a new injection engine, a new design, versions with heated steering grips and ABS.
BMW F650GS (800cc) - produced from 2008 to 2012. It is distinguished by a 2-cylinder engine, alloy wheels and appearance. It has common features with the F800GS, but has lower engine performance and has cheaper equipment (1 brake disc, regular fork, etc.)
BMW F650CS (Scarver) - produced from 2000 to 2007. and replaced the Strada modification (F650ST). It differs in appearance, 17' road wheels, dashboard, cantilever rear swingarm, trunk in place of the gas tank and belt drive.
BMW F650GS Dakar – the version is similar to the BMW F650GS, but in the original coloring and Dakar inscription, a 21' front wheel (in the standard version - 19'), suspensions with increased travel and, accordingly, a higher saddle height.

The BMW F650GS model was produced until 2007, after which it was replaced by the new BMW F650GS model, which, despite the same name, was a completely different motorcycle with an inline 2-cylinder engine with a capacity of about 800 cc. cm.

In 2009, the BMW concern decided to “resurrect” the once popular 1-cylinder motorcycle BMW F650GS, offering the market a new model - the BMW G650GS. It's essentially the same F650GS, but with more modern looks and an engine assembled in China using Rotax parts. Despite the technical similarity of the F650GS (2000-2007) and the G650GS, we consider the latter as a separate model on the corresponding page of the Encyclopedia.

Flaws

If we consider the elements of the outer skin of the motorcycle, which many experts speak about in a very positive way, highlighting, for example, the vertical windshield, we can find several shortcomings. To do this, it is enough to drive just a few kilometers, after which you will form your own opinion. The windshield, which is praised by professional designers, does protect against air flow, but at the same time creates a certain semblance of turbulence. This can cause dust and small debris to start getting into your eyes, clogging them. In order not to lose concentration and maintain control over the situation on the road, it is extremely necessary to have special glasses or a helmet.

On the back of the motorcycle there is a special bracket on which you can attach the case. The BMW F650GS also has its own (factory) luggage compartment, but its lid is quite easy to open.

BMW F 650 GT description

The BMW F650 GT was created to combine all the best aspects of scooter travel with exceptional maneuverability and comfort for a great experience. The production of this scooter takes place at the BMW Motorrad plant located in Berlin.

The BMW f650 gt is designed for people who pay attention to the comfort and functionality of a scooter. The new product represents a unique design project from BMW Motorrad, which has set modern standards in this segment. Modernity and dynamics are a good example to describe this model.

What changed

The motorcycle is equipped with new spoked wheels and also has a different body color. It is thanks to the black and gray color in which the Sertao is painted that the bike has a more aggressive appearance. The suspension has received more travel, as well as stiffer settings, which significantly improves off-road maneuverability and maneuverability. Especially for extreme sports enthusiasts, it became possible to install auxiliary (additional) equipment.

As a rule, the engine installed is the same as on the classic F650GS, but for some countries a less powerful modification will be produced, the engine of which can produce only 34 hp. With. The braking system also remains the same, ABS can be turned off.

Owners' opinion

Motorcyclists who have a bike of this model in their garage, as a rule, leave only positive reviews on the forums. The BMW F650GS has established itself as a comfortable and easy-to-ride motorcycle. Many people note the fact that it is easy to overcome city traffic jams on a bike, since the steering wheel is located quite high, allowing you to maneuver between densely parked cars. A particularly pleasant point for owners is that the motorcycle is incredibly economical. In mixed mode, it consumes only 4 liters per hundred kilometers.

Having good technical characteristics, the BMW F650GS is capable of demonstrating good results when driving in mountainous areas. It can overcome almost any slope, but much depends on the experience and necessary skills of the motorcyclist.

Speaking about the disadvantages of the F650GS, the owners most often complain about the windshield, which creates not only turbulence but also serious noise when driving on highways. The disadvantages include the high cost of a new motorcycle, which is about 350 thousand rubles. It is also worth considering the costs of routine maintenance and repairs.

But, despite everything, the F650GS has incredibly high demand in the domestic market. This motorcycle was able to win the hearts of many bikers, who affectionately call it “Goose”.