2009 BMW G 650 X Country

Make Model	BMW G 650 X Country
Year	2009
Engine	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity	652 cc / 39.8 cub in.
Bore x Stroke	100 x 83 mm
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Cooling	Liquid cooled
Lubrication	Dry sump
Induction	Fuel induction
Ignition	Capacitor Discharge Ignition system
Alternator	280-W generator
Battery	12 V / 10 Ah, maintenance-free
Starting	Electric
Max Power	39 kW / 53 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque	60 Nm / 6.1 kgf-m / 44.3 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Clutch	Multicdisc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated
Frame	Bridge-type steel tube frame with bolted die-cast
Front Suspension	∅45mm Upside-down telescopic fork
Front Wheel Travel	220 mm / 8.7 in.
Rear Suspension	Aluminum 2-unit cast swing arm, air damping
Rear Wheel Travel	165mm / 6.5 in.
Front Brakes	Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single ∅265mm disc, 1 piston calipers
ABS	BMW Motorrad ABS (disconnectable) available as an option
Wheels	Wire spoke wheels
Front Wheel	2.50 x 19"
Rear Wheel	3.00 x 17"
Front Tyre	100/90-S19
Rear Tyre	130/80-S17
Castor	118 mm / 4.6 in.
Steering Head Angle	62.5°
Gear Ratios	1st 2.75 / 2nd 1.75 / 3rd 1.31 / 4th 1.05 / 5th 0.84:1
Dimensions	Length: 2205 mm / 86.8 in. Width: 907 mm / 35.7 in. (incl. mirrors) Height: 1255 mm / 49.4 in. (excl. mirrors)
Wheelbase	1500 mm / 59.1 in.
Seat Height	870 mm / 34.3 in to 840 mm / 33.1 in. adjustable
Dry Weight	149.5 kg / 330 lbs.
Wet Weight	159 kg / 350 lbs.
Fuel Capacity	9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal
Reserve	Approx 2 Litres / 0.5 US gal.
Consumption Average	5.2 L/100 km / 19.3 km/l / 45.4 US mpg
Standing ¼ Mile	14.0 sec
Top Speed	162.9 km/h / 101 mph.

BMW first showed the G650 XMoto, XChallenge and XCountry in October 2006. Now, the XCountry is the first of the trio to get a mild update. The bike is available with the new ‘sunset yellow’ paintjob, suspension has been firmed up and travel has been reduced, seat height has been lowered, brake and clutch levers have been made adjustable and the bike now weighs in at 149.5kg dry.

The BMW G650’s single-cylinder, 652cc engine remains as before, producing 53bhp and 60Nm of torque. Braking is via 300mm (front) and 265mm (rear) discs. ABS is optional and can be switched off when the bike is being ridden off-road.

BMW have moved production of their G-series bikes to China, to take advantage of the lower production costs there. In fact, the single-cylinder engine used on the G650 range is actually manufactured by Loncin, a Chinese company that makes motorcycles, motorcycle engines and various motorcycle components.

However, being made in China has done no harm to the BMW G650 XCountry. The people at Motociclismo, rode the bike, say that the quality and overall fit-and-finish is excellent. The engine vibrates at higher revs, but is powerful enough to let the bike lope along at a fair pace, without having to be redlined constantly. So, yes, priced at around US$10,600 the BMW G650 XCountry is now better than ever before…

For 2009 the Xcountry gets colours, new suspension 220mm spring travel front and 165mm rear, new seat adjustable 800-825mm. The brake and clutch levers are also now adjustable.

The frame have now got the addition of pillion peg mounting and top box ready mounts. Weighing roughly 330 pounds dry, the G 650 Xcountry continues to feature the refined 652cc single-cylinder motor with a claimed 53 horsepower. The 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels are designed as a compromise allowing versatile use both on-road and off.