BMW F 650 ST Strada (1998)

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The BMW F 650 ST Strada is a four-stroke, single cylinder, DOHC motorcycle produced from 1994 to 2000. It has a capacity of 652 cc and a compression ratio of 8.8:1. The bike has a liquid cooling system and dry sump lubrication, with 2 x 33mm Mikuni carburetors for induction and digital ignition. It has a five-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The bike has a single loop tubular frame with bolt-on trussing, and front suspension with 41mm telescopic forks that are non-adjustable. The rear suspension is a rising rate monoshock will preload adjustable, and the bike has a ground clearance of 800 mm and a dry weight of 173 kg. The fuel capacity is 17 litres, and the average consumption is 5.5 l/100km. The brake distance at 60-0 and 100-0 is 13.6 m and 38.1 m, respectively. The standing 1/4 mile time is 13.7 seconds with a top speed of 165.2 km/h. The bike has a simple design but is comfortable and practical for long rides with good fuel economy. Overall, the BMW F 650 ST Strada is a reliable bike suitable for both novice and experienced riders.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW F 650 ST Strada

Year: 1998


Production: 1994 – 2000 total 51 405 units
Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in.
Bore x Stroke: 100 x 83mm
Compression Ratio: 8.8:1
Cooling: Liquid
Lubrication: Dry sump
Induction: 2 x 33mm Mikuni carburetors
Ignition: Digital
Starting: Electric
Spark Plugs: NGK D8EA
Clutch: Multi plate in oil
Max Power: 35 kW / 48 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque: 57 Nm / 5.8 kgf-m / 42 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Chain
Gear Ratios: 1st 2.75 / 2nd 1.75 / 3rd 1.31 / 4th 1.05 / 5th 0.88:1
Frame: Single loop tubular with bolt on trussing
Front Suspension: 41mm Telescopic forks non adjustable.
Front Wheel Travel: 170 mm / 6.7 in.
Rear Suspension: Rising rate monoshock preload adjustable.
Rear Wheel Travel: 165 mm / 6.5 in.
Front Brakes: Single 300mm disc 2piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 210mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 100/90 -18
Rear Tyre: 130/80 -17
Front Rim: 2.5 x 18
Rear Rim: 3.0 x 17
Dimensions: Length: 2180 mm / 86.2 in. Width: 820 mm / 32.3 in. Height: 1220 mm / 48 in.
Wheel Base: 1480 mm / 58.3 in.
Seat Height: 785 mm / 30.9 in.
Ground Clearance: 800 mm / 31.5 in.
Dry Weight: 173 kg / 381.4 lbs
Wet Weight: 191 kg / 421 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal

Consumption Average: 5.5 l/100km / 42.8 US mpg
Tank Range: 309 kms / 192 miles
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 13.6 m / 38.1m / 44.6 ft / 125.1 ft.
Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.7 sec / 149.8 km/h / 93.1 mph
Acceleration 0 – 100mk/h / 62 mph: 6.2 sec
Top Speed: 165.2 km/h / 102.7 mph

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