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This version of BMW’s small trail is even less innocuous than it seems. With a style that is similar to that of the 1200 GS, a trellis frame and an in-line twin to replace the Rotax mono, the 650 GS completely changes generation without changing philosophy….
Although … In terms of engine, the GS does not really play in the same court. Abandoning the single cylinder (THE customary trail engine) is an affront to defenders of the big piston culture – however, the majority of users will be more sensitive to the significant increase in power of the F 650 GS: we go from 50 at 71 horsepower. Rather maousse as an evolution … and the 1.5 mkg of torque gained will quickly forget the 6 kg of overweight recorded by the new 650 GS. This may not be enough to console the fans linked to the character of a mono; for this, BMW reserves the series G 650 X for them.
How did the F 650 GS gain 21 horsepower between 2007 and 2008? Not complicated: it is the engine of the F 800 GS which replaces the Rotax. With 798 cm3 and 2 cylinders, it is immediately easier to find power. However, to stick to its name 650 and not to walk on the flower beds of the 800, the engine of the small GS is technically distinguished: modified distribution reducing the crossing of valves and camshafts carrying different cams reducing the stroke. As the 650 produces less polluting emissions than the 800, it is not equipped like the latter with a secondary air supply system. Specificity of the 650: it can be clamped at 34 hp. Young people who have tried the GS will not have to hesitate.
New GS: new engine, new look, new chassis. The simple cradle frame is replaced by a sturdy trellis made of steel-manganese tubing. The slim and robust steering head integrated into the frame structure allows the handlebars to be turned by 40 ° (even 42 on the 800). The small GS wants to be very accessible, better than the 800 more typical way. For this, in addition to the narrow crotch, the saddle height can be 820 or 790 mm, and it is also possible to go down to 765 mm with the lowering kit.
The equipment of the 650 shows that it leaves its sister 800 the joys of adventuring out of bitumen. The youngest of BM wants to be more suited to the urbanized environment. It incorporates a classic fork 43 mm in diameter deflecting 180 mm, a classic swingarm damped by a single shock absorber running on 170 mm, cast aluminum wheels of 19 “at the front and 17” at the rear. better at driving on the road. Precision: both the 650 and the 800 are fitted with enduro tires suitable for the road as standard..
A single 300mm brake disc provides braking at the front. It is assisted by a 265 mm on the rear wheel. BMW’s beloved ABS can be fitted as an option and can be deactivated in the event of an incursion out of bitumen.
So … F 800 / F 650 GS, same fight? Not really. One is more intended for roaming the roads with its large wheels and beefier chassis / the other is more urban and fun-oriented, with its more measured power, its lower windshield, its smoother side fairing and its lower ground clearance Hopefully the price does not bring it too close to the 800.
Options
• BMW Motorrad ABS (switchable).
• Heated grips.
• Board computer.
• Central stand.
• Low rider seat (/ 790 mm, no extra charge).
• Turn signals under white glass.
• Anti-theft alarm (DWA).
• Power reduction kit to 25 kW / 34 hp (at no extra cost).
• RDC tire pressure control system.
• Lowering kit.
Accessories
• Luggage rack, small.
• Luggage rack, large for Vario topcase.
• Topcase Vario, black.
• Rack for Vario cases.
• Vario cases, black.
• Inner bags for Vario cases and Vario topcase.
• Backrest for Vario topcase.
• Tank bag, waterproof.
• Sport softbag, small model.
• Sport softbag, large model.
• Heated grips.
• Low saddle.
• Turn signals under white glass.
• Central stand.
• BMW Motorrad Navigator II.
• Bracket, cables and mounting kit for navigation system.
• Function bag for navigation system.
• Anti-theft alarm (DWA).
• RDC tire pressure control system.
• Hand protection hoops.
• Reinforcement (small and large format) for handguards.
• Spoiler for large format reinforcement.
• Engine guard.
• Engine guard.
• Rear mudguard extension.
• High windshield.
• High windshield, tinted.
• Akrapovic sport silencer.
• Set of deflectors.
• On-board tools with maintenance set.
• Enduro rear bag.
• Power reduction kit to 25 kW / 34 hp.
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Max speed:
189 km / h -
Acceleration
0 to 100: 4.30 s -
Consumption
medium: 5.20 l
The technical aspect
BMW F 650 GS 2012
- Frame
- Frame: Tubular steel trellis
- Tank: 16 liters
- Seat height: 820 mm
- Length: 2,280 mm
- Width: 890 mm
- Height: 1240 mm
- Wheelbase: 1,575 mm
- Dry weight: 171 kg
- Operating weight: 199 kg
- Train before
- Telehydraulic fork Ø 43 mm, deb: 180 mm
- 1 disc Ø 300 mm, 2 piston calipers
- Front wheel:
110/80
– 19
- Transmission
- 6-speed gearbox
- Secondary chain transmission
- Rear axle
- Mono-shock absorber, deb: 170 mm
- 1 disc Ø 265 mm, 2 piston caliper
- Rear wheel:
140/80
– 17
- Motor
- Twin cylinder
in line
, 4 stroke - Cooling: Liquid cooling
- Injection
- 2 ACT
- 4 valves per cylinder
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798 cc
(82 x 75.6 mm) -
71
ch
at 7,000 rpm -
7.50 mkg
at 4,500 rpm - Weight ratio /
power
: 2.41
kg / hp - Compression: 12: 1
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Competitors
Suzuki DL 650 V-STROM 2012
Kawasaki VERSYS 650 2012
Triumph TIGER 800 2012
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