BMW G 650 GS World’s Best Motorcycles 2015
This is the motto of the G 650 GS. Equally at home in the city than in a dirt road, it allows you to face all obstacles with a reasonable budget.
The new G 650 GS continues the tradition of single-cylinder BMW Motorrad. Its engine develops 48 horsepower at 6500 rev / min and delivers a maximum torque of 60 Nm at 5000 r / min. In terms of consumption, the machine is very simple, with an average of 3.2 l / 100 km *.
The G 650 GS provides pleasure in all situations. While rigid telescopic fork torsion serves to guide the front wheel, the rear wheel is guided by a robust double oscillating arm made of rectangular steel profile. In real trail, its telescopic fork provides 170 mm, while a combined spring / damper accepts a central clearance 165 mm rear. Nevertheless, the saddle remains at a reasonable height of 780 mm and a lowering kit enabling even small benefit sensations to his handlebars.
The G 650 GS is robust, powerful but is distinguished by its light with only 192 kg fully fueled. Ideal for beginners, impresses with its low power consumption and ease of use. Moreover, its slender line associated with its adventurous stature gives it a fun look and typically trail.
Specific options trail, we find hand guards improving your comfort, skid plate aluminum, steel protection bars and luggage accessories Vario.
The options also make the machine a little safer: the center stand secures stops; heated grips ensure greater comfort for the winter while the standard ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The G 650 GS, it’s just fun.
BMW G 650 GS Features Specifications
| Engine
Type |
Single-cylinder four-stroke water-cooled, four valves, two overhead camshafts head, dry sump lubrication | Rated power | 48 hp (35 kW) at 6500 rev / min (Power reduction: 34 hp (25 kW) at 6500 rev / min) |
| Max torque | 60 Nm at 5000 rev / min(Power reduction: 47 Nm at 4500 r / min) | engine management | Electronic injection, CNC BMS-C II, Switch |
| Compression ratio | 11.5 / 1 | Displacement | 652 cm3 |
| Cleanup | 3-way catalyst lambda control, emission standard EU-3 | Bore x stroke | 100 mm x 83 mm |
| Maximum speed (of the circuit) | Approx. 170 km / h
(Approx. 145 km / h with power reduction) |
Fuel consumption in l / 100 km at a constant speed of 90 km / h | 3.2 l |
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded, minimum octane rating 91 (RON) | Fuel consumption in l / 100 km at a constant speed of 120 km / h | 4.3 l |
| Electrical equipment | Three phase alternator 400 W | Battery | 12 V / 12 Ah |
| Transmission | Multi-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated | Chassis /Frame | Frame tubular steel beam with bolted rear |
| Gearbox | Five reports control by claws integrated in the crankcase | Transmission
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Endless Chain O-ring with torque damper in the rear hub |
| front wheel Brakes | front Single disc brake, diameter 300 mm, double-piston floating caliper | Rear wheel brakes | Dual swing arm made of steel profiles, combined central strut rods controlled |
| suspension | hydraulically adjustable preload continuously using a scroll wheel, adjustable rebound | Wheelbase | 1477 mm |
| Travel front / rear | rear 170 mm / 165 mm (Lowering kit: 140 mm / 130 mm) | Hunting | 113 mm
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| Steering | head angle 61.9 ° | Mass in running order | Fully fueled 192 kg
Dry weight 175 kg |
| Seat height | 780 mm (lowering kit: 750 mm, high seat: 820 mm) | Usable tank | 14,0 L |
