BMW G650GS (2014-2015) Specs, Performance & Photos

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.