BMW F650 ST Strada (1999)

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The BMW F650 ST Strada was produced from 1994-2000, with a total of 51,405 units made. It has a four-stroke, single-cylinder DOHC engine with 4 valves per cylinder, and a capacity of 652 cc/39.8 cub. in. Its compression ratio is 8.8:1 and it has liquid cooling and dry sump lubrication. The motorcycle has 2 x 33mm Mikuni carburetors for induction, digital ignition, and an electric starter. Its clutch is multi-plate in oil, and its transmission is a 5-speed with a final chain drive. The F650 ST Strada has a 173 kg/381.4 lbs dry weight and a 191 kg/421 lbs wet weight. Its fuel capacity is 17 litres/4.5 US gal, with a consumption average of 5.5 l/100km/42.8 US mpg and a tank range of 309 kms/192 miles. The motorcycle has front and rear disc brakes, with a front 300mm disc and 2-piston caliper and a rear 210mm disc and 1-piston caliper. The front suspension is 41mm telescopic forks, non-adjustable, with a front wheel travel of 170 mm/6.7 in. The back suspension is a rising rate monoshock preload adjustable, with a rear wheel travel of 165 mm/6.5 in. Its top speed is 165.2 km/h/102.7 mph, and it can accelerate from 0-100km/h/62 mph in 6.2 seconds. The F650 ST Strada has gotten positive reviews, according to Motorcycle.com.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW F 650 ST Strada

Year: 1999


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
Reviews: Motorcycle.com

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