BMW F650 single
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| Manufacturer | BMW Motorrad |
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| Parent company | BMW |
| Production | 1993–2000 |
| Successor | F650GS / F650CS |
| Class | Dual-sport |
| Engine | 652 cc Rotax single |
| Seat height | 30.9 in (784.9 mm) (F650S) |
| Related | Aprilia Pegaso |
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| Manufacturer | BMW Motorrad |
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| Production | 2000–2007 |
| Predecessor | F650 Funduro |
| Successor | F650GS (twin) & F800GS G650GS |
| Class | city/sport |
| Engine | 652 cc, Single Cylinder, Water Cooled, Four-Stroke, DOHC, 4 valves |
| Power | 50 hp (37 kW) @ 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 44 lb·ft (60 N·m) @ 5,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed, O-Ring Chain |
| Brakes | Front: 1 disc, 2 piston caliper; Rear: 1 disc, 1 piston caliper; ABS optional |
| Tires | 19" front (21" Dakar), 17" rear |
| Seat height | 30.9 in (784.9 mm) |
| Weight | 387 lb (175.5 kg) (dry), 423 lb (192 kg) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 17.3 litres (1,055.7 cu in) |
| Related | F 650 CS |
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| Manufacturer | BMW Motorrad |
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| Production | 2000–2007 |
| Predecessor | F650 Funduro |
| Successor | F650GS (twin) & F800GS G650GS |
| Class | city/sport |
| Engine | 652 cc, Single Cylinder, Water Cooled, Four-Stroke, DOHC, 4 valves |
| Power | 50 hp (37 kW) @ 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 44 lb·ft (60 N·m) @ 5,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed, O-Ring Chain |
| Brakes | Front: 1 disc, 2 piston caliper; Rear: 1 disc, 1 piston caliper; ABS optional |
| Tires | 21" front, 17" rear |
| Rake, Trail | 29.2°, 4.9 in (124.5 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 58.6 in (1488.4 mm) |
| Dimensions | L 86.2 in (2189.5 mm) W 35.8 in (909.3 mm) H 49.8 in (1264.9 mm) |
| Seat height | 34.3 in (871.2 mm) |
| Weight | 390.7 lb (177.2 kg) (dry), 425.5 lb (193.0 kg) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 17.3 litres (1,055.7 cu in) |
| Related | F 650 CS |
The BMW F650 is a family of single-cylinder motorcycles produced by BMW motorcycles beginning in 1993 and introduced to the United States in 1997.[1] They were the first single-cylinder motorcycles from BMW since the R27, as well as the first chain-drive motorcycles from BMW.[1]
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[edit] 1993 - 2001: F650 Funduro/Strada
The BMW F650 Funduro was introduced in 1993, powered by an Austrian 652 cc single cylinder Rotax engine and built in Italy by Aprilia to BMW's specifications. It was the first BMW motorcycle with chain drive. Initially there were two variants. The Funduro was dual purpose, and the Strada, or F650ST, had a smaller front wheel and was intended for street use. The F650 used two 33mm carburetors.[1]
The F650 and F650ST were introduced to the United States market in 1997.[1]
In 2000[1], BMW introduced the F650GS to replace the Funduro, and the F650CS Scarver to replace the Strada. In 2001, the original F650 was discontinued.
[edit] 2000 - 2007: F650GS and F650GS Dakar
The 2000 - 2007 BMW F650GS was an extremely successful dual-purpose BMW motorcycle. It sold over 105,000 units during its production life and is now considered to have been an important part of BMW history.[1][2]
It was available in a standard model and a taller, more off-road oriented "Dakar" model, named after the famous Dakar Rally which BMW rider Richard Sainct won on the F650RR in 1999 and 2000. BMW referred to both versions of the bike as enduro machines but it was generally felt that the standard version was too road oriented and the Dakar version too big and heavy to properly compete in a sanctioned enduro competition if left in street legal trim; most people referred to both models as dual-sport or adventure-touring bikes.
Its specifications put it in the 650 cc dual-sport class, competing against bikes such as the Kawasaki KLR650, Suzuki DR650, Honda XR650L, KTM LC4 640, Yamaha XT660 and Honda Transalp. An emergency services specific version of the F650GS, fitted with blue lights and sirens, was available from BMW Motorrad's Official and special duty vehicles division.[citation needed]
A specially prepared rally-raid version of the bike was used by Charley Boorman and his team during the 2006 Dakar Rally while filming their documentary Race To Dakar.
[edit] Design and Technology
The F 650 GS had several advanced technology features for its time, with computer-controlled fuel injection, catalytic converter, a Nikasil-lined cylinder, optional ABS and an airbox cleverly designed to exploit the airflow pattern of the bike when in motion. Combined with the bike's high compression ratio and twin spark (from 2004 onwards), fuel economy and reduced emissions existed alongside high power output. The original F650 single engine was manufactured for BMW by Austrian company Rotax while the bike was assembled by Aprilia. When the F650GS was launched, the full process was brought back in-house.
Amongst the changes from the earlier F650 Funduro, the engine was upgraded to a 43 mm EFI throttle body and, when the airbox was moved to on top of the motor, the fuel tank was relocated to underneath the seat, contributing to the low centre of gravity that helped the bike's excellent handling.[1] The bodywork was redesigned by head BMW designer David Robb.[1]
Due to the high numbers sold the F650GS developed a large aftermarket accessories range and a sizeable owner community. It was slightly more expensive than any of its competitors (except the KTM LC4 640), but it did generally offer a higher level of standard equipment and technology than its competitors. BMW also developed a large range of factory original hard luggage for the bike, which most competitor bikes could not match.
[edit] 2008: F650GS Parallel Twin
In 2008, the single cylinder F650GS was discontinued and replaced by an all-new design featuring a F 800GS-derived 798 cc, parallel twin engine. Intended as a new-generation replacement for the old bikes, the new motorcycle has retained the same name - F650GS - despite the fact that it has a 798 cc engine. This has led to some confusion.
[edit] 2009: G650GS
In late 2008/early 2009 BMW relaunched the original single-cylinder F650GS under the new name G650GS in the United States of America, South America, Greece[1] and Australia.[2][3] The new G650GS is essentially the 2007 single-cylinder F650GS brought back into production with some minor modifications and with the engine assembled by Loncin in China instead of Rotax in Austria, but still using parts manufactured by Rotax in Europe.[1][4][5] The finished engines are shipped back to BMW in Germany where the bikes are assembled. G650GS's with the Chinese-assembled engines can be easily identified as the engines are painted black while in the earlier European-assembled models the engines were finished in silver. (For a short period prior to discontinuation of the bike in 2007 the engines were assembled by Kymco in Taiwan).
The G650GS received some upgrades over the F650GS of 2007: the engine now produces 3 additional horsepower (now 53 hp) and received a stronger 400 watt alternator.[1] In the United States and Australia, ABS and heated grips are now standard equipment instead of additional cost options.[1]
[edit] See also
- Simon and Monika Newbound - GS riders who hold the world record for motorcycle endurance.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Motorcycle News, February 2009, p29
- ^ a b Brisette, Pete (15 December 2008). "2009 BMW G650GS Review". Motorcycle.com. http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/bmw/2009-bmw-g650gs-review-87721.html.
- ^ "G650GS 2009". BMW Motorrad USA. http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/bikes/bike.jsp?b=2009g650gs&bikeSection=enduro. Retrieved on 2008-12-17.
- ^ Motorcycle News (USA), April 2009, page 5
- ^ "BMW's radical 3-wheeler on its way". Visordown. http://www.visordown.com/articles/view/bmws_radical_3wheeler_on_its_way_/5267.html. Retrieved on 2009-01-09.
[edit] External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to: BMW F650GS |
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- Specifications for 2006 single-cylinder U.S. Model
- Details of emergency services version of single-cylinder F 650 GS
- Official BMW Motorrad page for twin-cylinder F650GS
- UK & Ireland F650 site
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