Segment: Enduro/Offroad
Production years: 2014, 2015
In 2014, the German motorcycle maker released the BMW G650GS, a motorcycle in its seventh year of production that packed the same performance and technical specifications as previous models without any significant modifications.
The BMW G650GS debuted in 2008 as a continuation of the 2007 single-cylinder BMW F659GS. The newer one featured some minor modifications like the engine, which delivered three hp more than the 2007 model, and a more powerful alternator.
In addition, the engines were no longer assembled by Rotax in Europe but by Loncin in China. The engines still used Rotax-made parts and were shipped to Germany, where the bikes were built.
The 2014 model packed standard features, including a small windscreen, a one-piece dual seat, passenger grab handles, a luggage rack, a stainless steel exhaust system mounted under the seat, and lightweight 10-spoke aluminum wheels.
Also, the bike was available with some optional features, such as heated grips for more comfort, a seat height reduction, an anti-theft alarm system, a center stand, and a power socket for various electronics.
In the performance department, the 2014 BMW G650GS had its heartbeat set by a 652cc four-stroke liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, boasting 50 hp at 7,000 rpm and 60 Nm (44 lb-ft) torque at 5,250 rpm.
engine specs | Type: | 4 stroke, liquid cooled, single cylinder | Displacement: | 652 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.9x3.3 in OR 99 mm | Compression Ratio: | 11.5:1 | Horsepower: | 50/7000 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 44/5250 lb-ft/RPM OR 60/5250 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | EFI |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 5-speed, manual | Clutch: | wet multi-disc, manual | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | O-ring chain |
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chassis specs | Frame: | steel | Front Suspension: | Showa 41 mm telescopic fork | Rear Suspension: | central spring strut actuated by lever-linkage | Front Brake: | single 300 mm disc, ABS | Rear Brake: | single 240 mm disc, ABS |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | 85.6 in OR 2174 mm | Overall Width: | 35.8 in OR 909 mm | Seat Height: | 30.7 in OR 780 mm | Wheelbase: | 58.2 in OR 1478 mm | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 388 lbs OR 176 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 4 gallons OR 15.1 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 100/90 x 19 | Rear: | 130/80 x 17 |
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