2008 BMW F650GS

– 2008 BMW F650GS

2008 BMW F650GS

THE NEW BMW F 650 GS
is one of a kind. This UNSTOPPABLE machine offers unlimited freedom to the rider. It is equally serene on tarmac and rough terrain alike – 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.

Gravel? Tarmac? Cobblestones? Sand? The BMW F650GS is a match for any surface. This is the definitive multi-talented bike. Whether it’s tiny alleyways in town, sweeping bends on country roads or adventurous wild terrain, the light handling is a winner with novices and pros alike.

The new BMW F 650 GS – the most unstoppable enduro in its class. Dynamic and sporty, it is built around a punchy twin-cylinder engine that delivers an impressive 71 horsepower. Light weight and a comfortable low seat ensure outstanding agility, while ABS and Tyre Pressure Control maximize safety. AND it is as at home in the big city as in the big wide world beyond. The new F 650 GS. 100 per cent BMW. 100 per cent unstoppable.

USA SPECIFICATIONS: 2008 BMW F650GS


Engine

Type Water-cooled, 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, four valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts, dry sump lubrication

Bore x stroke 82 mm x 75.6 mm

Capacity 798 cc

Rated output 52 kW (71 hp) at 7,000 rpm (output reduction to 25 kW (34 hp) at 5,000 rpm possible)

Max. torque 75 Nm at 4,500 rpm (with output reduction: 57 Nm at 3,000 rpm)

Compression ratio 12.0 : 1

Mixture control / engine management Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management (BMS-K)

Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3


Performance / fuel consumption

Maximum speed Ca. 185 km/h


Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 90 km/h 3.7 l

Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 120 km/h 5.2 l

Fuel type Unleaded regular, minimum octane rating 91 (RON)


Electrical system

Alternator three-phase alternator 400 W

Battery 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free

Power transmission

Clutch Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated

Gearbox Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox integrated into crankcase


Drive Endless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub

Chassis / brakes

Frame Tubular steel space frame, load-bearing engine

Front wheel location / suspension Telescopic fork, Ø 41 mm

Rear wheel location / suspension Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable

Suspension travel front / rear 180 mm / 170 mm

Wheelbase 1,575 mm

Castor 92 mm

Steering head angle 64°

Wheels Cast aluminium

Rim, front 2.50 x 19″

Rim, rear 3.50 x 17″

Tyres, front 110/80 – 19 59H

Tyres, rear 140/80 – 17 69H

Brake, front Single disc, diameter 300 mm, double-piston floating caliper

Brake, rear Single disc, diameter 265 mm, single-piston floating caliper

ABS Optional extra: BMW Motorrad ABS (can be switched off)

Dimensions / weights

Length 2,280 mm

Width (incl. mirrors) 890 mm

Height (excl. mirrors) 1,240 mm

Seat height, unladen weight 820 mm (low seat: 790 mm; lowered suspension: 765 mm)

Inner leg curve, unladen weight 1,820 mm (low seat: 1,780 mm; lowered suspension: 1,710 mm)

Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled 1) 199 kg

Dry weight 2) 179 kg

Permitted total weight 436 kg (with lowered suspension 349 kg)

Payload (with standard equipment) 237 kg (with lowered suspension 150 kg)

Usable tank volume 16.0 l

Reserve approx. 4.0 l

Technical data relate to the unladen weight (DIN)

1) According to guideline 93/93/EWG with all fluids, fuelled with at least 90% of usable tank volume
2) Unladen weight without fluids

Canada SPECIFICATIONS: 2008 BMW F650GS
MSRP: $11,000.00

ENGINE
Type Water-cooled, 2-cylinder, 4-stroke,
four valves per cylinder, two overhead
camshafts, dry sump lubrication
Bore / stroke 82 mm x 75.6 mm
Capacity 798 cc
Rated output 52 kW (71 hp) at 7,000 rpm
(output reduction to 25 kW (34 hp) at 5,000 rpm possible)
Max. torque 75 Nm at 4,500 rpm (with output
reduction: 57 Nm at 3,000 rpm)
Compression ratio 12.0 : 1
Mixture control / engine management Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management (BMS-K)
Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter,
emission standard EU-3

PERFORMANCE /
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Maximum speed Ca. 185 km/h
Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 90 km/h
3.7 l
Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 120 km/h
5.2 l
Fuel type Unleaded regular, minimum octane rating 91 (RON)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator Three-phase alternator 400 W
Battery 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free

POWER TRANSMISSION
Clutch Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath,
mechanically operated
Gearbox Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox
integrated into crankcase
Drive Endless O-ring chain with shock
damping in rear wheel hub

CHASSIS / BRAKES
Frame Tubular steel space frame,
load-bearing engine
Front wheel location / suspension Telescopic fork, Ø 41 mm
Rear wheel location / suspension Cast aluminium dual swing arm,
central spring strut, spring pre-load
hydraulically adjustable (continuously
variable) at handwheel, rebound
damping adjustable
Suspension travel, front / rear 180 mm / 170 mm
Wheel base 1,575 mm
Castor 92 mm
Steering head angle 64°
Wheels Cast aluminium
Rim, front 2.50 x 19″
Rim, rear 3.50 x 17″
Tyre, front 110/80 – 19 59H
Tyre, rear 140/80 – 17 69H
Brake, front Single disc, diameter 300 mm,
double-piston fl oating caliper
Brake, rear Single disc, diameter 265 mm,
single-piston fl oating caliper
ABS Optional extra: BMW Motorrad ABS
(can be switched off)

DIMENSIONS / WEIGHTS
Seat height 820 mm (low seat: 790 mm;
lowered suspension: 765 mm)
Inner leg curve 1,820 mm (low seat: 1,780 mm;
lowered suspension: 1,710 mm)
Unladen weight, road ready,
fully fuelled1)199 kg
Dry weight2) 179 kg
Permitted total weight 436 kg
(with lowered suspension 349 kg)
Payload (with standard equipment) 237 kg
(with lowered suspension 150 kg)
Usable tank volume 16.0 l
Reserve approx. 4.0 l
Length 2,280 mm
Height (excl. mirrors) 1,240 mm
Width (incl. mirrors) 890 mm

Technical data relate to the unladen weight (DIN)
1) According to guideline 93/93/EWG with all fl uids, fuelled with at least 90 % of usable tank volume
2) Unladen weight without fl uids