BMW F series single-cylinder

BMW F650
BMW F650ST Strada
A black BMW F650 fitted with an orange seat, parked on an area of open ground
ManufacturerBMW Motorrad
Production1993–2000
SuccessorF650GS/F650CS
ClassF650St Strada: Standard / naked
F650: Multi-purpose / off road capable
Engine652 cc (39.8 cu in), Rotax single
Bore / stroke100 mm × 83 mm (3.9 in × 3.3 in)
Top speedF650 - 185Kmh (max rpm 8000)
F650ST Strada - 165Kmh (max rpm 7000)
Power48hp (35kW) @ 6500rpm
Torque39.2 lb⋅ft (53.1 N⋅m)
Transmission5-speed, chain drive
TiresF650St Strada - Front: 100/90 -18
F650 - Front: 100/90 -19
Both model variants - Rear: Rear: 130/80 -17
WheelbaseF650 Strada - 57.6inches(1465mm)
F650 58inches(1480mm)
DimensionsL: F650St Strada - 85inches (2160mm)
F650 - 85.2 inches (2180mm)
W: Both F650 and F650 Strada - 34.6inches (880mm).
H: F650St Strada and F650 - 48 inches (1220mm)
Seat heightF650St Strada - 30.9 inches (785mm)
F650 (1994-1996) - 31.5 inches (800mm)
F650 (1997-2000) - 31.9 inches (810mm). Some documented sources state 32.3 inches (820mm) on the F650 from 1997 onwards, this isn't verified.
Weight173 kg (unladen) (dry)
191 kg (wet)
Fuel capacity17.5Ltr
RelatedF650St Strada - Suzuki 650 Freewind and the Aprilia Pegaso 650
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BMW F650GS
Yellow BMW F650GS fitted with optional top box and parked next to a blue car
ManufacturerBMW Motorrad
Production2000–2008
PredecessorF650 Funduro
SuccessorF650GS (twin) & F800GS
G650GS
ClassDual-sport
Engine652 cc (39.8 cu in), water-cooled, four-stroke, DOHC, 4 valve, single
Power50 hp (37 kW) @ 6500 rpm
Torque44 lb⋅ft (60 N⋅m) @ 5000 rpm
Transmission5-speed, O-Ring Chain
BrakesFront: 1 disc, 2 piston caliper; Rear: 1 disc, 1 piston caliper; ABS optional
Tires19 inch front, 17 inch rear
Wheelbase1,479 mm (58.2 in)
DimensionsL: 2,175 mm (85.6 in)
W: 910 mm (36 in)
Seat height30.9 in (785 mm)
Weight387 lb (175.5 kg) (dry)
423 lb (192 kg)[1] (wet)
Fuel capacity17.3 L (3.8 imp gal; 4.6 US gal)
RelatedF650CS
BMW F650GS Dakar
Blue and white F650GS Dakar bike parked on open ground with tall grass and foxglove flowers
ManufacturerBMW Motorrad
Production2000–2008
PredecessorF650 Funduro
SuccessorF650GS (twin) & F800GS
G650GS
ClassDual-sport
Engine652 cc, Single-cylinder, Water-cooled, Four-stroke, DOHC, 4-valves
Power50 hp (37 kW) @ 6500 rpm
Torque44 lb⋅ft (60 N⋅m) @ 5000 rpm
Transmission5-speed, O-Ring Chain
BrakesFront: 1 disc, 2 piston caliper; Rear: 1 disc, 1 piston caliper; ABS optional
Tires21 inch front, 17 inch rear
Rake, trail29.2°, 4.9 in (124 mm)
Wheelbase58.6 in (1,488 mm)
DimensionsL: 86.2 in (2,189 mm)
W: 35.8 in (909 mm)
H: 49.8 in (1,265 mm)
Seat height34.3 in (871 mm)
Weight390.7 lb (177.2 kg) (dry)
425.5 lb (193.0 kg) (wet)
Fuel capacity17.3 L (3.8 imp gal; 4.6 US gal)
Motorbikes BMW F650 GS Polizia Municipale in Palermo 2013

The BMW F650 is a family of motorcycles developed by BMW Motorrad beginning in 1993.[2] Models included the F650St Strada and from 1994, the F650 (dubbed the 'Funduro') which, due to some subtle differences, was considered to be a more dual/multi purpose motorcycle with some off-road capability. The 1993 - 2000 F650 was the first single-cylinder motorcycle from BMW since the 1960–1966 R27, and the first chain driven motorcycles from BMW.[2]

Newer models (post-2000) included the F650CS Scarver, F650GS, and F650GS Dakar.

  1. ^ "BMW F650GS". London Biker. No. 16. Alan Chandler Motion Media. 2004. p. 36.
  2. ^ a b Motorcycle News, February 2009, p29