Features and Specifications
The re-birth of a classic liquid-cooled, DOHC single cylinder with technical upgrades now producing 50 hp through an upgraded fuel injection system. Standard equipment includes heated grips and new lightweight ABS available in Canada in two colours.
The familiar 652cc liquid-cooled four-valve DOHC powerplant remains little changed from its predecessor, featuring BMW’s Digital Motor Electronics and fuel injection, engine management version BMS-CII, and high-performance cylinder head technology, producing 50 bhp at 6,500 and maximum torque of 44 ft-lb at 4,800 rpm. Power transmission is still maintained by the proven five-speed gearbox and an O-ring chain drive.
The new G 650 GS’s brake system, however, is upgraded with standard ABS featuring the new generation BMW Motorrad Bosch 8 M ABS control unit weighing only 1.5 kilograms. ABS can also be deactivated, as on the GS boxer twins. Single discs brakes at both front and rear measure 340mm and 240mm, respectively.
The new G650GS continues with a stiff steel bridge tubular frame with bolt-on lower frame section and rear subframe. The 19-inch front spoke wheel is suspended by a Showa telescopic fork with 170 mm/ 6.7" spring travel. The 17-inch rear wheel runs in a two-arm box-type swingarm with a central spring strut with adjustable preload and travel of165 mm/ 6.5" . Standard seat height is a very compatible 780mm, with an optional lowering kit available for $200 ex-factory.
With heated grips also fitted as standard equipment, the new G650GS is available in two colors – Deep Black and Red, both combined with a black tank, further highlighted by matte black engine surface. The new level of standard equipment leave only two available options – the aforementioned lowering kit and a centre stand ($170).
The most popular dual purpose single in the 250+cc category, the G 650 GS has become the standard upon which single-cylinder dual purpose motorcycles are judged. Aggressively engineered for unrelenting performance in harsh environments, the G 650 GS was designed to take riders off-road and on to new frontiers. The 2009 model features a 2 SPARK ignition system, a 3-position clutch lever, newly designed windscreen, accessory power socket, and improved on-board electronics.
Standard Equipment:
Heated Grips
ABS Brakes
Available Equipment:
Lowering Kit - 750 mm
Centre Stand
USA Specifications
US MSRP: $7,900 USD
Engine
Type Liquid-cooled single-cylinder
Bore x stroke 100.0 mm X 83.0 mm
Capacity 652 cc
Rated output 50 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max. torque 44 lb/ft @ 5250 rpm
Compression ratio 11.5 : 1
Mixture control / engine management Electronic intake pipe injection / BMW engine management, twin spark ignition
Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
Performance / fuel consumption
Maximum speed approx. 100 mph (165 km/h)
Fuel type Unleaded Premium
Electrical system
Alternator 400 Watts @ 14 Volts
Battery 12 Volts 12 Amps/hour
Power transmission
Clutch Multiple plate in oil bath
Drive 520 O-ring, roller-type chain
Chassis / brakes
Frame Bridge-type with bolted-on rear section
Front wheel location / suspension 41 mm telescopic fork w/stabilizer bridge
Rear wheel location / suspension Central spring strut actuated by lever-linkage
Suspension travel front / rear 6.7 inches / 6.5 inches
Wheelbase 58.2 inches
Castor 4.5 inches
Steering head angle 60.8 degrees
Rim, front 2.50 x 19 wire-spoke
Rim, rear 3.00 x 17 wire-spoke
Tyres, front 100/90 x 19 tube-type
Tyres, rear 130/80 x 17 tube-type
Brake, front One, two-piston floating caliper
Brake, rear One single piston floating caliper
ABS Single front disc with ABS
Dimensions / weights
Length 85.6 inches
Width (incl. mirrors) 35.8 inches
Seat height, unladen weight 30.7 inches
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled 423 lbs. excluding options & accessories
Dry weight 387 lbs. excluding options & accessories
Permitted total weight 837 lbs. GVWR
Usable tank volume 4.0 U.S. gallons
Reserve 1 U.S. gallon
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