THE NEW
BMW F 650 GS
is one of a kind. This UNSTOPPABLE machine offers unlimited freedom to the rider. It is equally competent on
tarmac and rough terrain, so now the only restriction on your touring is how homesick you get. Featuring a powerful
engine, and a strikingly stylish design. The new BMW F 650 GS because everyone needs something to rely on.
ENGINE
Type
Water-cooled, twin-cylinder four-stroke
engine, four valves per cylinder, twin over-
head camshafts, dry sump lubrication
Bore x stroke
82 mm x 75.6 mm (3.2 inches x 3.0 inches)
Capacity
798 cc
Max. output
71 hp at 7,000 rpm
Max. torque
55 lb/ft at 4,500 rpm
Compression ratio
12.0:1
Fuel/engine management
Electronic injection/BMS-K electronic
engine management
Emission control
Regulated 3-way catalytic converter,
compliant with EU-3 emission standard
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
ELECTRICS
Alternator
400 W three-phase generator
Battery
12 V/14 Ah, maintenance-free
TRANSMISSION
Clutch
Mechanically operated multiple-disc clutch
in oil bath
Gears
6-speed synchromesh gearbox built into
crankcase
Drive
Endless O-ring chain with jerk damping at
rear wheel hub
Iceberg Silver Metallic
Flame Red
Azure Blue Metallic
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CHASSIS/BRAKES
Frame
Tubular steel frame with load-bearing
engine
Suspension, front
Telescopic fork, diameter 41 mm
(1.6 inches)
Suspension, rear
Cast aluminium double-sided swing arm,
central strut, spring preload hydraulically
and steplessly adjustable via handwheel,
adjustable rebound damping
Travel front/rear
180 mm/170 mm (7.0 inches/6.6 inches)
Wheelbase
1,575 mm (62 inches)
Castor
97 mm (3.8 inches)
Steering head angle
64°
Wheels
Cast aluminium
Rim dimensions, front
2.50 x 19"
Rim dimensions, rear
3.50 x 17"
Tire, front
110/80 19 59H
Tire, rear
140/80 17 69H
Brakes, front
Single-disc brake system (diameter 300 mm
(11.8 inches)), double-piston
oating caliper
Brake, rear
Single-disc brake system (diameter 265 mm
(10.4 inches)), single-piston
oating caliper
ABS
BMW Motorrad ABS available as an option
(switchable)
DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT
Seat height
820 mm (32 inches), 790 mm (31 inches)
with low seat
Wet weight
1
199 kg (439 lbs.)
Dry weight
2
179 kg (377 lbs.)
GVWR
436 kg (961 lbs.), 349 kg (769 lbs.) with
lowered suspension
Usable tank volume
16.0 l (4.2 U.S. gal.)
Of which reserve
Approx. 4.0 l (1.05 U.S. gal.)
Length
2,280 mm (89.8 inches)
Width (inc. mirrors)
890 mm (35 inches)
Dimensions refer to unladen motorcycles as per
DIN standard.
1. As de
ned in EU directive 93/93/EEC,
lled with all
operating
uids, fuelled to at least 90% of usable
tank capacity.
2. Unladen weight without operating
uids.
Satz
Kat
S
MS
BP
1/08
K72 650 USA
4
0
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