Bimm 650 GS lands
20 extra horses for entry-level adventure bikeBMW's new-generation twin-cylinder F 650 GS has landed, claiming a whopping 20 more horses (up to 71) than its single-cylinder predecessor.
That's because, somewhat confusingly, it's actually an 800 twin and a separate model to the similarly-powered F 800 GS to be launched later this year.
"BMW GS series are a fundamental part of BMW Motorrad in Australia and the single cylinder F 650 GS models were firm favourites in our model range," says Miles Davis, Marketing Manager for BMW Motorrad Australia and New Zealand.
"The F 650 GS will also be the ideal jumping in point to the BMW brand for a wide variety of riders, from the young and adventurous to the more seasoned and experienced," he says.
The twin has generated a lot of interest internationally, given potentially offers GS flexibility in a much more compact package than the 1200.
As is typical of BMW launches, the machine is offered with a massive range of accessories.
Pricing is $13,650 plus ORC. See below for the full specs.
| SPECIFICATIONS: |
| Engine |
| Capacity 798cc |
| Bore/lift mm 82/75.6 |
| Power kW/HP 52/71 at engine speed Rpm 7 000 |
| Torque Nm 75 at engine speed rpm 4 500 |
| No. of cylinders 2 |
| Compression/fuel :1 12.0/Normal unleaded (91 RON) |
| Valve/gas control dohc (double overhead camshaft) |
| Valves per cylinder 4 |
| Diam. inlet/outlet mm 32/27.5 |
| Throttle valve diameter mm 46 |
| Mixture preparation Electronic manifold injection, engine management BMS-KP |
| Electrical system |
| Generator W 400 |
| Battery V/Ah 12/14 |
| Headlights/rear light W 55 (full/dipped beam) 5 parking light LED (braking/rear light) |
| Starter kW 0.9 |
| Power transmission/gears |
| Clutch Multidisc clutch in oil bath, mechanically activated |
| Gears Dog-coupled six-gear transmission |
| Primary transmission 1:1.943 |
| Transmission, gear stages I 1:2.462 |
| II 1:1.750 |
| III 1:1.381 |
| IV 1:1.174 |
| V 1:1.042 |
| VI 1:0.960 |
| Rear wheel drive Endless-O-ring chain drive with back damping in wheel hub |
| Transmission ratio 1:2.412 (17/41) |
| Chassis |
| Frame design Tubular frame in steel, partly carrying the engine |
| Wheel suspension, front wheel Telescopic fork, fixed tube Ø 43 mm |
| Wheel suspension, rear wheel Double-strut swing arm, aluminium cast in one piece |
| Spring travel front/rear mm 180/170 |
| Castor mm 97 |
| Wheel spacing mm 1575 |
| Steering head angle ° 64.0 |
| Brakes Front: Single-disc brake Ø 300 mm |
| Rear: Single-disc brake Ø 265 mm on request: BMW Motorrad ABS, disconnectable |
| Wheels: Cast aluminium wheels |
| front: 2.50x19 |
| Rear: 3.50x17 |
| Tyres front: 110/80-R19 59 H |
| rear: 140/80-R17 69 H |
| Dimensions and weights |
| Total length mm 2280 |
| Total width with mirrors mm 890 |
| Total width without mirrors mm 845 |
| Seat height mm 820 (SA 790) |
| Dry weight kg 171 |
| DIN tare, ready to drive kg 199 |
| Perm. total weight kg 436* |
| Tank capacity 16 |
| Travel data |
| Fuel consumption 90 km/h l/100 |
| km 3,7 120 km/h l/100 |
| km 5,2 Acceleration 0-100 km/h s 4.3 |
| Maximum speed km/h 185 |
| Options |
| Lower suspension $250 |
| Switchable ABS $1,265 |
| RDC Tyre Pressure Monitoring $380 |
| Anti-theft Alarm $505 |
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