BMW F 650GS (2012)

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The BMW F 650GS motorcycle was released in 2012 and features a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 798cc (47.7 cubic inches). The compression ratio is 12.0:1 and it has a liquid cooling system with electronic intake injection and 45mm throttle bodies. The ignition system includes knock control and oxygen sensors and it is electrically started. The maximum power output is 62.5 kW (85 hp) at 7500 rpm, with a maximum torque of 80 Nm (8.2 kgf-m or 59 lb-ft) at 5700 rpm. The transmission is six-speed with a chain final drive system. The bike has a tubular frame made of steel, and the engine partly carries it. The front suspension is 43mm Marzocchi upside-down forks with 230mm (9.1 inches) of wheel travel, while the rear suspension is a double strut swing-arm with an aluminum coasted in one piece and has 215mm (8.5 inches) of wheel travel. The bike is equipped with a dual 300mm disc braking system in the front and a single 265mm disc with a two piston caliper in the rear. The wheels are made of cast aluminum with a 2.15 x 21″ front rim and a 4.25 x 17″ rear rim, and the tires are 90/90 – 21 54V in the front and 150/70 – 17 69V in the rear. The seat height can be adjusted from 880mm (34.6 inches) to 850mm (33.5 inches), and the dry weight of the bike is 178kg (392.4 pounds), while the wet weight is 209kg (460.8 pounds). The fuel capacity is 16L (4.2 US gallons), and the bike can consume an average of 5 L/100km (20 km/L or 46.6 US mpg). It can achieve a standing 1/4 mile time of 12.5 seconds and has a top speed of 199.0 km/h (123.7 mph).

Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW F 650GS

Year: 2012


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
Cooling: Liquid cooled
Induction: Electronic intake injection, 45mm throttle bodies
Ignition: Knock control and oxygen sensors.
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque: 80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft. @ 5700 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

Front Suspension: 43mm Marzocchi upside down forks
Front Wheel Travel: 230 mm / 9.1 in.
Rear Suspension: Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece
Rear Wheel Travel: 215 mm / 8.5 in.
Front Brakes: 2 x 300mm discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 265mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Wheels: Cast aluminium
Rim Front: 2.15 x 21″
Rim Rear: 4.25 x 17″
Front Tyre: 90/90 – 21 54V
Rear Tyre: 150/70 – 17 69V
Seat Height: 880 mm – 850 mm / 34.6 in. – 33.5 in.
Dry Weight: 178 kg / 392.4 lbs.
Wet Weight: 209 kg / 460.8 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 16 L / 4.2 US gal
Consumption Average: 5 l/100 km / 20 km/l / 46.6 US mpg.
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.5 sec
Top Speed: 199.0 km/h / 123.7 mph

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