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• Second-hand advice BMW F 650 Mono culture
• Technical data – BMW F 650
• Model overview – BMW F 650
• Model chronicle – BMW F 650
• Alternative offer – BMW F 650

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Second-hand advice BMW F 650
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Used buyers with a penchant for cultivated single cylinders almost inevitably end up with the BMW F 650, the Bavarian-Italian single with an Austrian heartbeat. Good things don’t have to be expensive, as MOTORRAD found out.

Uli Holzwarth

08/10/2004

It’s the pinching intervertebral disc that forces him to give up his hobby, explains the owner of the lime-green BMW F 650. He obviously finds it difficult to separate from his base. After all, he only bought the BMW in March from a private pre-owned property.
“Despite the doctors’ reservations, I was convinced that a little tour now and then would be possible with my injured back
but it just doesn’t work, ”he says
resigned as he heaves the 650 from the stand with great effort and pushes it out of the garage. He is believed that health reasons are crucial for the sale. In addition, the thorough check of the machine removes any slight doubts about the very short holding time? it could be one
act defect-prone Monday machine that you want to get rid of quickly.
The nine-year-old BMW, which has not even run 15,000 kilometers, is in excellent condition despite the four owner entries. According to the seller, the previous owner had the high windshield and the original BMW topcase installed only a year ago and swapped the once blue seat for a new, black one. The flawless paintwork shines in the mild evening light. Fall marks, rust or rot in poorly accessible corners are nowhere to be found. Even
the often neglected rear of the stainless steel exhaust shows hardly any traces of burnt-in dirt.
Technically everything also seems to be fine. The cold engine starts promptly and immediately runs smoothly. the
Chain set is still for a few thousand
Miles good, and the brake discs are free of scoring. The only drawback is the hardened set of tires with a production date of 1997, which becomes a risk, especially when it rains. Nevertheless, the negotiated price of 2650 euros for this F 650 would be absolutely okay.

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Technical data – BMW F 650

Engine: water-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine, two overhead, chain-driven camshafts, four valves, bucket tappets, dry sump lubrication, two Mikuni constant pressure carburetors, Ø 33 mm, uncontrolled catalytic converter, 280 watt alternator, 12 V battery
12 Ah, mechanically operated multi-disc oil bath clutch, five-speed gearbox, O-ring chain.
Bore x stroke 100 x 83 mm
Cubic capacity 652 cm3
Compression ratio 9.7: 1
Rated output 35 kW (48 hp) at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque 57 Nm at 5200 rpm

Chassis: single-loop frame made of steel profiles, screwed beams, telescopic fork, Ø 41 mm, two-arm swing arm made of steel profiles, central spring strut with lever system, adjustable spring base and rebound damping, front disc brake, Ø 300 mm, double-piston floating caliper, rear disc brake, Ø 240 mm, single-piston floating caliper.
Spoke wheels 2.15 x 19; 3.00 x 17
Tires 100/90 S 19; 130/80 S 17

Dimensions and weights: wheelbase 1480 mm, steering head angle 62 degrees, caster 116 mm, spring travel f / h 170 /
165 mm, seat height 830 mm, weight with a full tank 199 kg, load 172 kg, tank capacity 17.5 liters.

measurements
(MOTORCYCLE 12/1999)

Performance
Top speed 164 km / h

acceleration
0 100 km / h 5.2 sec
0 ?? 140 km / h 11.7 sec

Draft
60 ?? 100 km / h 7.3 sec
100 ?? 140 km / h 8.9 sec

consumption
4.1 to 5.6 l / 100 km, regular gasoline

Model overview – BMW F 650

Model history
“Ciao, Servus, Hallo” was the title of the title of the first F 650 brochure in autumn 1993, in which the BMW copywriters celebrated the creation of the F 650 as an act of international understanding. In the hang-
That of Bavaria was based on the idea, concept and quality assurance of the “first European on two wheels”, while the Austrian manufacturer Rotax contributed the four-valve single-cylinder and Aprilia was responsible for the final production in Noale.
While the multicultural single with its secondary chain drive initially seemed like a culture shock to many of the brand’s traditionalists, they enjoyed themselves
F 650 for impartial bikers? including many new drivers and returnees ?? great popularity right from the start. Rightly so, because the machine, also known as the “Funduro” by BMW, impressed not only with its excellent workmanship, but also with a high level of driving comfort, the lively engine, excellent handling and the reliability that is exemplary for a single cylinder.
The 650 almost completed the 50,000-kilometer marathon of the MOTORRAD endurance test
without problems. The only criticism was the rattling engine at speeds below 3000 rpm, the clutch springs, which got tired relatively early, as well as several vibration cracks in the stainless steel exhaust system. And even after the engine was dismantled, there was only minimal wear in some places (leaky exhaust valves, uneven contact pattern of the crankshaft bearings, pitting on the camshaft). Numerous readers confirmed the stability, which is why today the BMW F 650 can undoubtedly be counted among the most recommendable offers among the used single-cylinder machines.
For the 1997 model year, the Munich-based company provided the discreetly revised Funduro (better wind protection, unregulated catalytic converter ex works) with the road variant F 650 ST, which is only
differed in some details from the basic model (see facelift), but by no means reached its popularity. When production of the F 650 GS with injection started in the main Berlin plant in February 2000, the Italian F 650 said goodbye to the dealers’ salesrooms with a silver-colored special series.
Market situation
While the Japanese motorcycle manufacturers’ demand for single-cylinder in roadworthy, moderate enduro outfits steadily decreased from the mid-1990s, the BMW F 650 sold like
sliced ​​bread. Between 1993 and 2000 the Bavarians brought in no less than 19,200 Funduros
as well as around 5700 pieces of the F 650 road branch
ST among the people. With a current stock of an impressive 22,000 copies (both variants), those interested in used have plenty of choice.
Because the prices differ significantly in some cases, a thorough comparison of the offers for the F 650
commanded. Some F-650s shoot in confidence in the once traditional stable value of the machines with the white-blue propeller logo-
Owners with their financial demands over the target. However, the widespread use of the single ensures that the price level is quite moderate overall. In addition, a used F 650
in competition with attractive, often clear
More powerful multi-cylinder bikes are available, which are often even offered more cheaply with comparable mileage. And many used buyers find it difficult to evade this argument in times of tight budgets.
The majority of the used offers for the F 650 are usually between 2000 euros for machines of the first years of construction with mileages between 30,000 and 50,000 kilometers and around 3500 euros for facelifts that are rarely used from 1997 onwards. Only the one built from 1999 onwards is slightly higher
silver special model traded, but that itself
with less than 10,000 kilometers on the speedometer should not exceed a price of 4,000 euros. Real bargains are few and far between with the F 650
mostly concern the less popular color variants such as mint green and white. Or the street version F 650 ST, which is already less popular as a new vehicle, whose used prices are noticeably lower than those of the Funduro.
For comparison, some dealer sales prices according to Schwacke: According to this, an F 650 from 1994 with 86,000 kilometers should bring just under 2100 euros, the value of an F 650 from 1997 (61,000 kilometers) is estimated at 2700 euros (F 650 ST: 3000 euros), while Estimates for the special model from the last year of construction 2000 with 35,000 kilometers assume 4100 euros. However, these prices should only be realizable if the mileage is significantly below the stated figures. Even a BMW that is considered reliable can hardly be sold at reasonable prices once it has exceeded the magic limit of 50,000 kilometers for motorcycles.
sightseeing
The F 650 has no serious type-specific weaknesses. The water-cooled engine is considered to be extremely stable. In addition to the usual, wear-related check points, in particular of the chain set, chain slide rail and pulley, a precise inspection of the steering head bearing is recommended, which was not of the highest quality in early models. You should also make sure that the oil lines of the dry sump lubrication are tight or that the intake ports are possibly porous. Continue-
In addition, vibration cracks on the exhaust are not uncommon, as well as overflowing carburetors due to jammed float needles.

Model chronicle – BMW F 650

1993 Presentation and market launch of the F 650
in late autumn of the year at a price of 11400 marks; Main stand and uncontrolled catalytic converter as optional equipment that is subject to a surcharge
1995 The main stand belongs from autumn 1995
to the standard scope
1996 From autumn of the year market launch of the street variant F 650 ST (price: 12400 Marks), the
differs from the Funduro as follows: road tires, front wheel size 18 instead of 19 inches, narrower, cranked handlebars, reduced rear suspension travel (120 instead of 165 millimeters), lower seat height, reduced wheelbase (1465 instead of 1480 millimeters)
and caster (110 instead of 116 millimeters), waiver
on the windshield, narrower front fender, engine protection with indicated spoiler
Received parallel to the appearance of the ST variant
the Funduro F 650 a slight facelift. The modified cladding with a higher windshield is new,
the now hinged fuel cap that is no longer
indicators integrated in the fairing as well as the
Standard equipment only in Germany
unregulated catalyst
1997 Changes to the engine allow refueling with regular gasoline
1999 special model in silver, standard with
heated handles, case holders and top case at a price of 12,850 marks
2000 Presentation of the F 650 GS with injection and G-Kat (February); Sale of the last copies of the F 650 and F 650 ST

Service instructions
1995 Installation of a cover on the steering head bearing to prevent splash water from entering
1995 Installation of a support spring on the oil hose of the
Dry sump lubrication to prevent possible kinking
1996 Change of the tightening torque of the cylinder head screw connection

Alternative offer – BMW F 650

This blue BMW turns out to be a typical entry-level motorcycle. It has the lowered landing gear as well as the main and side stands in a shortened version. According to the owner entries in the letter, the F 650 has been in female hands since it was first registered in January 1996. The current owner is number three and bought the bike from an authorized dealer in 2000. At that time, the originally green 650er already had the dark blue metallic dress. The subsequent painting is, however
the work of a professional and was carried out very cleanly. Other optional extras include heated grips, a socket, the higher windshield and the top case from the accessories.
The BMW, whose speedometer shows a mileage of almost 19,000 kilometers, is apparently well-maintained, but still offers perfectionists enough leeway for extensive cleaning orgies in poorly accessible places such as the area of ​​the swing arm position-
tion as well as the strut mount. The last
According to the invoice, the inspection took place in autumn 2003. Unfortunately, the service booklet is no longer available. In addition, the chain set and the front tire are ready to be replaced. Therefore, the owner’s minimum price requirement of 3300 euros falls? the initial performance was 3900 euros ?? significantly too high, especially in comparison to the previously viewed example in top standard condition.

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