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BMW F650GS

BMW F650GS

BMW had an image problem a few years back – whilst the bikes they made were fantastic, they tended to appeal to more mature riders, and had the reputation of being just a bit uncool. Then came along two actors, who had some crazy idea about riding round the world, and the rest was history ... Read review

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Not in the same class as the 1200 but still a lovely bike

Advantages: An excellent all rounder
Disadvantages: Uses funny BMW switchgear

BMW had an image problem a few years back – whilst the bikes they made were fantastic, they tended to appeal to more mature riders, and had the reputation of being just a bit uncool.

Then came along two actors, who had some crazy idea about riding round the world, and the rest was history – or nearly.

The GS range of bikes had been around for about twenty years or so – they were big, heavy and expensive. Most owners ...
...of a demonstrator from the BMW dealer when my 1200 was getting an annual service, and whilst my sister commented that she thought my bike was a different colour, she didn’t twig that it was an entirely different machine altogether!

Riding was an absolute delight.

Having ridden ‘conventional’ BMWs for about five years, the bike immediately struck me as being far slimmer and lighter than what I had become accustomed to.
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dobieg 10.06.2009
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Advantages: Good around town
Disadvantages: Motorway Speeds

...new one fitted at a BMW garage. It has had a new chain and sprocket before I had obtained the bike, and I bought it with 13000 miles on the clock. The oil window in the bike is useful to the extent that to let you know that there is oil in the bike, but don’t judge the refilling of oil by that indicator as you will put too much oil in the engine. Having the high screen helps deflecting the wind, but in the upright position, it could do with being ...
...the ignition. The top box proves necessary to be on the bike at all times, as there is very limited space under the seat. The heated handles are useful in the winter. The BMW accessories are well thought out and engineered, but maybe on the expensive side ...

JamesinOxford 26.04.2004 · Read full review
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BMW F650GS

Advantages: Has it all
Disadvantages: Expensive to have serviced

...is it's reliability. Although BMW maintenance is extremely expensive ( we're talking $50 oil changes and $500 for major services (brakes, filters, valves, checkover and moditech) but it never breaks down or has problems. However, the steering head bearings do wear out after fifteen thousand miles and they cheerfully put it on your excellent BMW warranty at no cost! The high maintenance costs are easily avoided by a little mechanical aptitude. The ...
...to work on. And BMW is kind enough to make an awesome shop manual with step by steps on how to do everything you could possibly need to do on it. A full service takes me about 5-6 hours and is very easy to do, then I take the bike to the dealership and have them plug it into the computer and check that out. However, if you crash the thing, it does cost. Anything with the blue and white roundell stamped into it is going to cost you. Levers, turn signals ...

lightedkeypad 17.06.2005 · Read full review
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Brief encounter - no love match

Advantages: Comfort, smoothness
Disadvantages: Gears, indicator position, lack of power

OK, a review based on 40 minutes rideout at the BMF bash doesn't count for much, but it left some strong impressions in my mind. 1. The indicator is NOT a thumb stretch from the clutch - very awkward and potentially hazardous 2. Smooth delivery but underpowered - I learnt n a CB500 and that would eat the beemer for breakfast 3. Clunky gearchange 4. Comfortable riding position 5. Good overall quality 6. Impression of sitting on top of rather ...

oedipus 23.05.2001 · Read full review
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Quick review of BMW F650GS

im from philippines. i have owned BMW F650GS (2 spark) for 2 years. i am happy and satisfied w/ the performance of my baby GS. the bad side is... expensive to have serviced at BMW. thanks, jbc529 ...

jbc529 20.02.2009
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Cultured and Cool

Advantages: fun fun fun
Disadvantages: love/hate looks (I love 'em)

I rode the BMW F650 CS for about a week while my BMW F 650 GS was in the shop. I really loved riding it. It was great to commute around on, the street handling is excellent. The position is fairly upright with wide bars that keep weight off your wrists so you can ride all day. The bike is extremely comfortable the seat is perfect, the luggage rack is handy and the tank bag thing is awsome! I loved it for keeping random things I'd normally stuff my pockets with. Super handy, as it just snaps off the bike and has backpack straps to sling over your shoulder. Apparently the passenger seat is really comfortable too. The bike is gutsy with a wide powerband and extremely smooth engine. The new 2spark is awesome. It's almost silent, which is really nifty sometimes, but if you depend on people seeing you you've got to work harder and pay ...

lightedkeypad 16.06.2005 · Read full review
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Strangely normal bike for BMW - well almost

Advantages: Well behaved, if slightly underwhelmeing but that could just be me!
Disadvantages: Possibly a tad expensive and not a REAL beemer in some ways

says a lot about the bike. 'F' indicates the F series engine - a liquid cooled laterally mounted beastie, in this case a twin cylinder model. Four valves per pot, fuel injection and a half decent gearbox in an aluminium frame. The 800 is the engine capacity - although BMW don't always stick to this convention, bizarrely their F650GS is actually an 800cc model as well! The ST part indicates 'sports tourer' which indicates that it should be suitable for thrashing about as well as 'serious' touring, with optional hard luggage. The bike comes with full fairing, what *looks* like the tank is actually a cover for the airbox and electrical components, the tank itself is under the pillion seat (supposedly keeps the centre of gravity low) Twin disks at the front, single disk at the back, Brembo callipers are fairly standard BMW fare ...

dobieg 30.11.2007 · Read full review
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