2008 BMW F 650GS

Make Model	BMW F 650GS (800cc)
Year	2008
Engine	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity	798 cc / 47.7 cub-in
Bore x Stroke	82 x 75.8 mm
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
Lubrication	Dry sump
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Induction	Electronic intake injection, 45mm throttle bodies
Ignition	Knock control and oxygen sensors
Starting	Electric
Max Power	52 kW / 71 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque	75 Nm / 5.3 kgf-m / 55 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
Clutch	Multiplate-plate in oil bath
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Gear Ratio	1st 2.46 / 2nd 1.75 / 3rd 1.38 / 4th 1.17 / 5th 1.04 / 6th 0.96:1
Frame	Tubular frame in steal partly carrying the engine
Castor	92 mm / 3.6 in
Front Suspension	41mm telescopic fork
Front Wheel Travel	180 mm / 7.1 in
Rear Suspension	Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece
Rear Wheel Travel	170 mm / 6.7 in
Front Brakes	Single 300mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes	Single 265mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Wheels	Cast aluminium
Rim Front	2.50 x 19
Rim Rear	3.50 x 17
Front Tyre	110/80-R19
Rear Tyre	140/80-R17
Dimensions	Length: 2,280 mm / 89.8 in Width: 890 mm / 35.0 in (incl. mirrors) Height: 1,240 mm / 48.8 in (excl. mirrors)
Wheel Base	1575 mm / 62.0 in
Seat Height	820 mm / 790 mm / 32.3 in / 31.1 in
Dry Weight	171 kg / 377 lbs
Wet Weight	198 kg / 436.5 lbs
Fuel Capacity	16 L / 4.2 US gal
Consumption Average	5 l/100 km / 46.6 US mpg
Average Tank Distance	317 km / 197 miles
Standing ¼ Mile	12.8 sec
Top Speed	191.7 km/h / 119 mph

The new BMW F 650 GS – the most unstoppable enduro in its class. Dynamic and sporty, it is built around a punchy twin-cylinder engine that delivers an impressive 71 horsepower. Light weight and a comfortable low seat ensure outstanding agility, while ABS and Tyre Pressure Control maximize safety. AND it is as at home in the big city as in the big wide world beyond. The new F 650 GS. 100 per cent BMW. 100 per cent unstoppable.

The all-new 2009 F 650 GS offers more power and more thrills per mile than ever before in the form of a 71 hp, torque-filled, twin cylinder engine. From touring, to off-road exploring, to sporty handling on the tarmac, this middleweight machine, based on the much anticipated F 800 GS, does anything and everything the ambitious motorcyclist could ever want. With a rigid steel tube trellis frame, it's sturdy. With a double-sided swing arm and chain drive, it's reliable. And with a low seat height and narrow design, it's ideal for darting through trees or traffic. Cast aluminium wheels and telescopic forks keep the ride smooth and precise at all times. Throw in disengageable ABS and even Tire Pressure Monitoring as options, and you get a road-hungry, enduro-styled motorcycle that can tackle anything in its path and beg for more.

With its 71 hp, torquey twin-cylinder engine, the all-new 2009 F 650 GS offers more power and sophistication than its single-cylinder predecessor. Ideal for on- or off-road riding, urban commuting and any rider looking for a fun, efficient and reliable motorcycle, the middleweight twin tackles anything the ambitious motorcyclist could throw at it. Its rigid steel tube trellis frame, double-sided swing arm and chain drive offer reliability. A low seat height and narrow design make navigation through the worst traffic a breeze. Cast aluminum wheels and telescopic forks keep the ride smooth and precise at all times.

The 2009 F 650 GS has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $8,255 (excluding freight). The Standard Package, offered at a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $9,760, (excluding freight) includes heated hand grips, Anti-Lock Brakes, an on-board computer, and white turn signals. The 2009 F 650 GS is available in three colors -- Flame Red, Iceberg Silver Metallic, and Azur Blue Metallic.
The F 650 GS is the newest addition to BMW's dual-sport line up.

Standard Equipment:
Closed-Loop 3-way Catalytic Converter
Hazard Warning Flashers
Heated Grips

Press Release

THE 2009 F 650 GS ARRIVES AT U.S. BMW MOTORRAD DEALERS

BMW's All-New Entry Level Model Makes its Debut with a Twin-Cylinder Engine
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - August 19, 2008... Tame the urban jungle or take the road less traveled! After much anticipation, BMW's sophisticated new addition to its entry level model lineup -- the 2009 BMW F 650 GS -- has arrived at U.S. BMW Motorrad dealers.

With its 71 hp, torquey twin-cylinder engine, the all-new 2009 F 650 GS offers more power and sophistication than its single-cylinder predecessor. Ideal for on- or off-road riding, urban commuting and any rider looking for a fun, efficient and reliable motorcycle, the middleweight twin tackles anything the ambitious motorcyclist could throw at it. Its rigid steel tube trellis frame, double-sided swing arm and chain drive offer reliability. A low seat height and narrow design make navigation through the worst traffic a breeze. Cast aluminium wheels and telescopic forks keep the ride smooth and precise at all times.

The F 650 GS is the newest addition to BMW's dual-sport line up. It follows in the footsteps of the highly acclaimed R 1200 GS - which traces its roots back to the early 1980s when BMW won the grueling Paris-Dakar rally four times with its trailbslazing dual-purpose R 80 GS. Since their debut in 2004, the versatile R 1200 GS and its rugged companion, the R 1200 GS Adventure, have earned praise from motorcycle enthusiasts and the press for their exceptional performance both on and off the road.

The R 1200 GS has earned award after award, including Cycle World's Best Open Class Street Bike and the International Journalist's Panel "Best Bike in the World." The R 1200 GS Adventure was named "Best Adventure Bike" three years in a row by editors of Motorcyclist Magazine.

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