ONE MANS FOUR DAY AFFAIR WITH A BMW 650 GS
With my 40th birthday rapidly approaching (and leather jackets and convertibles declared as forbidden by my wife), my family were wondering what to get me for the big day. Luckily for me Id read an article about this place called Raw Hyde Adventures, where you get to do tough, manly things like drink beer, eat great food, and (of course) ride around in the dirt on some kick-ass BMW GS motorcycles. Im a computer programmer by trade, and topping up on the masculinity every now and then is a good idea. So, a week before my birthday, I follow the instructions and show up at the ranch on Friday night, not exactly sure how its all going to work. I meet the crew, have a beer and a great dinner with the other guys, and then head to bed in a large circus-tent bunkhouse. Despite the huge amount of drool on my pillow (its hereditary), I sleep well. The morning arrives and Im lazing about, wondering just how much of a fool Im going to make of myself this weekend, when the owner Jim Hyde comes in saying that my wife had called and I need to call her back. The bunkhouse Its 6.15am the internal klaxon winds up. I call her back and, sadly, the sirens were correct. My wife was NOT calling to ask me what I was wearing, but rather to inform me that shed fallen down the stairs and broken her ankle. So I drive two hours back home and have a very different weekend than anticipated, though at least it wasnt ME hobbling to hospitals and doctors Flash forward a few months and Im back again at Raw Hyde Adventures for my do-over (special thanks for your understanding, Jim). At home, my wife has strict instructions to stay downstairs for four days, and the kids have been told to tackle her to the ground if need be. And the lads at the camp have something to rib me about. We do our introductions theres an ex-Hollywood driver, a gynecologist, a couple of Steady-Cam operators from SNL, an engineer, some small-business owners, ex-pats from Zimbabwe, England and France basically every walk of life from every part of the planet. Most guys have very little off-road experience, but the love for riding motorbikes exudes from every pore (in a sticky, sweaty, oozy kind of way). Apparently its an unusual group because there are no girls attending usually there are at least a couple but otherwise were about as diverse as can be. We also meet the instructors they are all strangely excited and they smile a lot. It occurs to me that its probably because theyre looking forward to seeing everyone fall the next day. The Chef I mentally dub them The Smiling Assassins. Time for dinner. Johnny, possibly the most cheerful professional chef on the planet, whips out a lazy meal of grilled salmon and roast veggies. A very nice chardonnay makes its way around the table, and we all forget about our concerns for the evening. We sleep. Theres more drool, the odd snore, but this time theres no early morning phone call.
We have a great breakfast of blueberry pancakes and sausages that damn Johnny fella is STILL happy and I summon the courage to call home. All is well, though I did wake them up. I get my boots on and head down to my rented BMW 650 GS. Its beautiful and I am especially happy to see it already has some scratches on it. Unfortunately for my self-esteem, however, I am forced to admit that the 800s and 1200s are prettier still. I attempt to not let the relative sizes of the other bikes shrink my nether regions. I partially succeed. About two-thirds of the guys have also rented their bikes, either because of their distant location, a lack of ownership, My BMW 650 GS or a desire to make their mistakes on someone elses bike. The others have brought their own bike in, thinking that its better to be trained on the bike you actually own and ride. I immediately admire (and fear for) the guys who brought their own bike. After some limbering up exercises (both mental and physical), we are unceremoniously broken into two groups -> Team Bravo and Team Charlie. I am in the former group and immediately assume that were the stronger team. Ive neglected to mention thus far that I am an Australian and therefore suffer from unhealthy levels of both optimism and bravado. While neither has killed me yet, they do occasionally get close. For the first morning we work on slow-speed drills -> standing on the pegs, turning, braking, etc. Our lead instructor, Mark, demonstrates the correct way to do things and then we give it a go. This works fine and, despite the mandate to check our egos in at the door, the group waits tentatively for the first guy to drop his bike. Its not until were doing the front-brake-only drill, where the goal is to stop as quickly as you can on gravel, that it happens. And its me. Yep, after seeing Mark totally nail a front-tire skid in the example round I just cant stop thinking about it. Ive done a couple of increasingly aggressive frontbrake stops and I think I am ready to give the skid a go. I line it up, get balanced, and then deliberately pull on the front brake lever to get that cool little skid going. But, instead of a nice slide and a big cheer from the smiling assassins, the front wheel dives underneath me and I tumble off to the right, looking for all the world like a scampering monkey on the hot desert sand. The assassin smiles at me, gently suggests that locking the front tire should be avoided in future, and we move on. Mark demonstrates a rear-wheel slide (fun) All the bikes

The rest of the day goes great I drop the bike a second time, but this time at about 0.05 miles an hour while trying to make an uber slow-speed turn but pretty much everyone (bar The Camera Man and the Lion) has put the bike down by now, and were all just trying to absorb the instructions. It seems that guys really CAN check in the egos. Well, at least a little bit. At the end of the day, one of the smiling assassins Will offers to take anyone interested in an extra-curriculum ride around some local trails and then down to nearby Castaic to get some fuel for the rental bikes. I immediately raise my hand and about 8 of us fly around the back trails of the ranch. Then we ride down a wonderful twisty paved road to Castaic and back. Unfortunately, on the way back we misplace a couple of guys (one trainer and one student) and spend 10 uncomfortable minutes waiting off-site for them to find us. Full moons
The assassins do help you pick your bike up again
Will is still smiling but its pretty clear that losing people on after-hours rides is frowned upon. We eventually head back to the ranch and find that they bypassed one of the stops and made it back long before us. Everyone relaxes, and I head off for a shower on the outdoor deck. Theres something to be said about mooning the moon. We sit down for another fantastic dinner, washed down with some delicious Napa Cabernet, then reminisce about our day in a highs and lows public forum. Everyones had a blast and learned something new but, sadly for Will, it seems that many of us loved the back-trail experience so much that we had to bring it up over and over, subsequently reminding Jim that we nearly lost some people today. Will, to his credit, takes the ribbing in the spirit in which it is intended, well protected by the classic noharm no-foul defense Sunday morning begins with a refresher of the previous day, and its clear that Jim wasnt kidding when he said were going to need several thousand repetitions to get the techniques ingrained. Were also informed that the one-and-only competition between Teams Bravo and Charlie will occur this morning in the form of a slow-speed race. While the no-competition / no-ego mandate is still officially in place, it was curious how both groups spent the bulk of the mornings refresher time prepping for the big race

The slow race battlefield
As the heats begin we attempt to strategize based on our practice sessions the best guys on our team are the Frog and the Camera Man. We send our best guy off for the first heat, and he works hard against Big Mike from Team Charlie, but he puts a foot down and BAM, our best guy is out! Classic blunder! Heats 2 and 3 go similarly poorly and (before we know it) Team Charlie has 3 guys in the final and we have none. The instructors from Team Charlie make sure we know it In Heat 4, the Camera Man comes through and (finally) Team Bravo has a representative in the final. I compete in Heat 5 and drift across the line in last position, thereby winning the race and getting a second Bravo guy into the final group of 5. I swing back around to the other end of the field and line up with the other guys for the final race. One of the Team Charlie guys Fat Wallet attempts to pysch me out. I pretend it doesnt work and tell Big Mike that he is the unbackable favorite (which is, sadly, very true). The race is on and we very slowly ride across the field. For whatever reason, balance is with me. Out of the corner of my eye I see Big Mike drift left, and then right at one point I swear he was coming right at me and then the Frog yells out hes put a foot down, hes out!! I drift slowly across the line LAST. The Bravo guys surround me and, if I wasnt a 230-pound guy on a 300pound bike, they may very well have lifted me on to their shoulders. Ah, sweet victory, and the title of Slowest Man on Campus. All done with no egos, of course ;) Splitting trees on the Ribbon Course After lunch we do hill climbs and descents, and generally expand on our skills. Our speed increases and we ride a bunch of singlelane trails, honing our confidence and skills. I happen to be following The Camera Man when he finally comes off, but hes quickly back up and carving up the course once more. Wicked fun. As the second day winds down we get one last burn around the surrounding trails, attempting to keep up with the instructors through ups, downs, the Ribbon Course, and any other place we get pointed at. We laugh in the face of steep descents, rocks, and sand. In short, we, too, are smiling assassins Team Bravo Sunday night is bittersweet everyone tries to explain the camaraderie, the mateship, that were feeling after two days of increasing our riding skills OFF THE CHARTS with a bunch of strangers But no-one knows how to get the words right. I think its something you have to feel in your gut you learn a difficult skill in the full view of others, and you watch them learn right along with you. Its like winning the Grand Final in a team rather than by yourself you all share in the accomplishments of the others. No, we dont sing Kumbaya, but we are scarily close to it

The next morning Monday most people head home. Nine of us stay on for Base Camp Alpha. Itd rained overnight and the morning was cool. After the briefing leave no man and no bike behind we hit the road at 8.30am. It gets cold in the pass and the rain kicks in again. As I shiver my way along Highway 5, I have a sudden insight and can safely say that my life was saved by one of the greatest inventions of all time the handlegrip warmers. (I ride a Honda CBR 1000, which is a beasty bike that I love but doesnt have those warmers).
(Most of) the Alpha Males
First stop get acquainted with nature
Soon, we pull off the road and on to the dirt. We acquaint ourselves with Mother Nature (we all take a leak), and then start riding along a long, looping road that follows the aqueduct. Weve been trained to stand up on the pegs and, at a spacing of a few hundred feet, we cruise into unchartered territory. Theres a first crash someone has to be first and a short delay as we get everything ship-shape. Some of us acquaint ourselves with Mother Nature for a second time (remember, it was cold).
We stop at a fork in the road and our team leader Shawn the smiling-est assassin of them all points to one road as the easy way and the other as the hard way. Shawn demonstrates the hard way, his bike slicing and darting through some nice deep sand, and three of us follow. Its adrenalin pumping stuff, to have your bike suddenly want to be somewhere else rather than right beneath you, but weve all been trained well and everyone makes it safely through to the other side. Some more dirt roads, some more fun, and then were back on to the tarmac to get fuel and meet up with the support truck for lunch. For those not used to riding with a support truck, I have to say that its the ONLY way to travel. Your gear is carried for you, its available for emergencies and, most importantly, it comes complete with a Built-In Cook (in our case, Jims mother-in-law). We meet them at the base of this amazing red canyon wall and eat huge, delicious sandwiches while we rest our legs. And then the Built-In Cook comes around and force-feeds you freshly baked cookies. I tell ya, the support truck is gooooood. Shawn says Go that way

Where are we?

Refreshed, we hit the road again and are soon back in the dirt. We begin a long steady climb of loosely packed gravel roads, intermittently filled with rocks that desperately want to take a bite out of your front tire. There are a couple of minor off-bike adventures, but overall we totally kick the roads ass. Our bodies are starting to respond automatically to the conditions lean back in the sand, put your weight on the outside peg for corners, dont hold the handlebars stiffly. We feel like off-roaders.
We take some photos along the way and end up at Burros Tunnel a half-mile long, hand-carved tunnel that one bloke dug out by himself over a period of 38 years. We walk through it as a group, joking about the guys sanity but still marveling at how a single man can apply nothing but willpower and sinew to achieve incredible things. Sure, the roof gets shorter as we get near the end, but none of us hold it against William Burro Schmidt. And were all keenly aware were visiting an attraction that most people NEVER see.

Burros Tunnel

We ride back down and hit the tarmac all the way to Base Camp Alpha. Its in a remote canyon, well away from civilization, and we set up our tents for the evening. On-site is a sea-container, holding everything needed to feed the ravenous hordes. Dinner comes out and, sure enough, the Built-In Cook has excelled herself once more. Hot beef stew with the tastiest corn bread this side of anywhere. As dinner settles, the lads sit around the campfire and tell stories. Some are about the day, but most are about personal experiences and life events. Man, fire, and stories. And cold beer. It doesnt get any better than that. The story of the night has to go to instructor Shawn. If you ever get out here make sure you ask him about the Frozen Scuba-Diving Spider Monkeys story. I had tears in my eyes from laughing so hard. And no, Im not lying about the name of the story you simply cannot make this kind of thing up.

Frozen what?!

The next morning is chilly so we once again congregate around the campfire, but this time to sip at hot coffee and eat French Toast. Ah, roughing it in the desert someones got to do it. We pack up the tents and throw our bags on to the support truck, then hit the road. After a short jaunt through town for fuel, were off-road again and this time in the Mojave Desert. First stop is the Pinnacles formation, a seriously weird looking place theyve used for films such as Planet of the Apes. We get some free time to explore, so Big Mike and I head up some goat trails between

Mmmm, coffee

the spires. We find some surprises a fenced off sink hole that would have swallowed us whole, a boulder in the middle of the track, and a dead-end that required some, ahem, delicate turningaround skills. These are trails we all would have balked at just a few days earlier. The exploration, the freedom of going where you want, is exhilarating. The instructors honk to get us to regroup and were off on the Up the goat trail infamous 43 miles of sand and woop-de-doos. I say infamous because this section of the trip has spent the past three days getting bigger and bigger it started off as a few miles and quickly increased to, well, 43 miles. Truth be told, it was closer to 60 miles of ball-tearing, frontwheel sliding bumpy FUN, but youll have to visit it yourself to be sure. ;) Riding away from the Pinnacles Everyone survives this section with their dignity intact and, before we know it, were at Jawbone Canyon waiting for Lance to arrive with the support truck and our Built-In Cook. We stretch our legs and start to feel the unwelcome approach of the end of our journey. Some of the guys start talking about their next trip maybe Alaska, maybe the Great Divide and my unrelenting grin prompts a few guys to ask if Im going to trade my street bike in for a dirt bike when I get home. And I start wondering just how much I could get for my kidney on E-Bay
Lunch arrives bagel sandwiches with turkey and cranberry sauce and we stock the bodies back up with fuel for the afternoon. In a blink were suiting back up and heading off into the mountains on dirt. These roads are a bit different to the others weve ridden theyre hard-packed and well maintained, with just a wafer-thin top covering of loose rock and dirt. Of course, this empowers Shawn to open up the throttle. Riding on gravel at speed can be very exhilarating (understatement) and it was great to again be pushed out of our comfort zone and into something new. The roads snaked over and around mountains, rewarding us with incredible views and heart-thumping riding. The highlight of this section, however, was coming around a tight uphill corner to find instructor Shawn flat on his butt. Shawn good-naturedly waited while I pulled out my camera and snapped his photo, proof positive that even the best of us can fall.

We have an assassin down

We cross through the pass and get back on to one of the greatest, tightest, paved roads in all of America. I switch bikes with Big Mike to try out the 1200, then take off after Shawn and Mr St Louis down the road. There are no posted signs, and plenty of blind corners, so I stay as close as humanly possible behind them. I take a breath once every 45 seconds or so

Top of the twisties

Pretty soon we meet up with Highway 178, fuel up, and begin the 100-mile or so trip back to the ranch. Far from being a commute, there are even more twisty turns for us to throw the big off-road bikes around, and they handle like a dream. Theres one last pit-stop for fuel, and then were off the highway and heading back up the Raw Hyde driveway to end our trip.
My wife and two daughters are waiting to pick me up and I receive some enormous hugs in welcome. It was good to be back. Tired but jubilant, I park my bike for the final time. And so endeth one mans four-day affair with a BMW 650 GS FINAL ADVICE: Dont worry about: - Your off-road experience - Coming alone - Roughing it Do: Come hungry (for riding, for food, for fun) Bring your stories It.
Author: Nathan Shephard (nath2869@hotmail.com) Nathan is a computer programmer who moved to California from Australia with his (trained chef) wife back in 1999. He grew up on a farm, riding old beat-up bikes on the dirt, and has been on a street bike for the past 15 years or so. He has two beautiful daughters 10 and 5 who he hopes will never grow up. And he only talks about himself in the third person on special occasions.

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The new BMW G 650 GS. Contents.
1. Overall concept.... 2 2. Technology and design.... 6 3. Equipment program..... 10 4. Paint finishes.... 13 5. Engine output and torque.... 14 6. Technical specifications... 15
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Overall concept.

BMW G 650 GS the success story of the BMW Motorrad singlecylinder engine continues. With the new BMW G 650 GS, BMW Motorrad has added yet another attractive member to its BMW GS family. With its lean, wiry offroad stature, the new single-cylinder enduro cuts a cheeky, light, and adventurous figure. At the same time it stands out clearly from its rivals in terms of quality, equipment, and comfort. In conjunction with its relatively low weight and the low seat height, it presents an attractive means of entry to the passion of motorbiking and the fascinating world of BMW GS adventure. New edition based on a tried and tested platform with high torque and low consumption single-cylinder engine. The new G 650 GS has opted for a technology on a widely used basis: the popular and successful BMW F 650 GS with single-cylinder drive of many years standing. This liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine with double overhead camshafts has a displacement of 652 cc, delivers 35 kW (48 hp) at 6500 rpm, and develops a maximum torque of 60 Nm at 5000 rpm. As an optional accessory, the vehicle is also available in a power reduction version, delivering 25 kW (34 hp) at 6500 rpm and 47 Nm at 4500 rpm. Thanks to electronic fuel injection, twin-spark ignition, the high geometrical compression ratio of 11.5:1, and a closed-loop catalytic converter, this tried and tested single-cylinder engine is designed for the maximum level of riding pleasure with the best possible efficiency and high environmental compatibility. It shines forth with exemplary low consumption values of, for example, only 3.2 litres per 100 km at a constant 90 km/h. In conjunction with the claw-shifted five-speed gearbox, the free revving single-cylinder engine in the new BMW G 650 GS provides for a thrilling experience, in particular on snaking country roads. Its beefy torque curves and good response also allow detours handled with supreme ease beyond the asphalt of roads.
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Robust suspension technology for great riding pleasure on the country road and on easy terrain. The suspension of the new G 650 GS was developed primarily for running on country roads and takes the form of an agile chassis with a bridge frame of steel tubing and a bolt-on framework tail that has already seen excellent service on the earlier BMW F 650 GS. Whereas the front wheel is controlled by torsionally rigid telescopic forks, the rear system takes the form of a solid dual swing arm of square steel sections in conjunction with a monoshock linked via a lever system. Besides the optimal riding stability up to the maximum speed of 170 km/h (power reduction 145 km/h) the new G 650 GS presents a thrilling performance of playful handling on the country road. Adequate spring travel ensures a high level of riding comfort and appealing off-road qualities despite its low seat height. Powerful deceleration is provided by the brake system consisting of a single brake disc at the front and rear. The BMW Motorrad ABS, available as optional factory-fitted equipment, can be deactivated for off-road riding. Typical enduro design and colour concept in the style of the BMW GS family. The body of the new G 650 GS was completely redesigned. In particular the front section makes the single-cylinder enduro light, sporty, and dynamic. The asymmetrical headlamp and the self steering front wheel cover give the G 650 GS its look of absolute independence. A clear design of lines, the targeted use of coloured areas and all black plastic parts uphold the visual impression of a robust enduro outfit. The overall impression of sportiness is boosted further by the engine, exhaust covers, frame, swinging arm, and slide tubes, which are all black, contrasting with the plain colours of aura white and orange-red as well as the matching two-tone seats. The new BMW G 650 GS will be produced at the BMW Motorrad plant in Berlin Spandau.
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The following presents an overview of the essential features of the new BMW G 650 GS: Reliable, high torque, and low consumption single-cylinder engine with 652 cc displacement. Engine power 35 kW (48 hp) at 6500 rpm and maximum torque 60 Nm at 5000 rpm. Tried and tested suspension concept with bridge frame and swinging arm of steel, telescopic forks, and monoshock (spring travel front 170 mm, rear 165 mm). Cast light alloy wheels in new design. Diameter front 19, rear 17. Wider rear wheel rim for even better riding stability. Stable brake system with single brake disc at front and rear and OFF/ON BMW Motorrad ABS (optional factory-fitted equipment). Redesigned body scopes incl. windshield with GS moulding and two-tone seat. Lean and ergonomic 14 litre tank. Three different seat heights: standard 780 mm, low slung 750 mm (as optional factory-fitted equipment), high seat (black) 820 mm. Sporty cockpit design with asymmetrical headlamp and instrument panel. Luggage carrier with lockable storage compartment. Smoky grey indicators. New handlebar fittings. Extensive optional factory-fitted equipment: BMW Motorrad ABS (ON/OFF), heated grips, anti-theft alarm system, centre stand, socket, low slung.

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Extensive optional accessories with the familiarly high BMW Motorrad standards.
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Technology and design.

High torque, economical single-cylinder engine for dynamic riding pleasure and great riding potential. The heart of the new BMW G 650 GS is the 652 cc single-cylinder engine with four valves, double overhead camshafts, electronic fuel injection, and twin-spark ignition, known from the BMW F 650 GS built until 2007. With a power output of 35 kW (48 hp) at 6500 rpm and a maximum torque of 60 Nm at 5000 rpm, and this coupled with its low weight of only 192 kg with a full fuel tank, it is the perfect dynamic partner especially on country roads and easy terrain. Owing to the new driving licence regulations that are currently in force in Spain and that will be enforced in all other EU member states in early 2013, the ECE version of the G 650 GS was homologated for a power output of 35 kW (48 hp) and a maximum torque of 60 Nm. For new licence holders in the EU outside of Spain, there is a power reduction version delivering 25 kW (34 hp) as a retrofit option. Exemplary running smoothness, not self-evident in the single-cylinder segment, is ensured by a counterbalance shaft that extensively suppresses vibrations. In conjunction with a closed-loop catalytic converter and the engine controller BMS-C II, vehicles fitted with this engine and its twin-spark ignition conform to the applicable emission regulations. Further practical benefits of this technology are the ride comfort, throttle response, and remarkably low fuel consumption. With a compression ratio of 11.5:1, the engine is designed for a fuel quality with an octane number of at least 91 RON for a convincing range of low consumption values. At a constant 90 km/h, for instance, the consumption is only 3.2 litres per 100 km, so ranges of 350 kilometres and more are possible. A regulated heat balance in the engine is ensured with 1.3 litres of coolant. The coolant level can be checked easily using the inspection window integrated in the GS inscription on the left side.
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Power is transmitted by a claw-shifted five-speed gearbox. As usual for the enduro segment, the secondary drive is transferred via an O ring chain. For optimal acceleration, particularly when starting off or overtaking, the enduro features a secondary ratio that with 16/47 teeth (1:2.937) is relatively short. Safe suspension handling with the ideal combination of country road and offroad qualities. For high torsional resistance and a robust quality typical of enduros, the new BMW G 650 GS has opted for a tubular bridge frame of steel sections with bolt-on framework tail. The dual swing arm is supported against the frame via a monoshock and lever deflector and is likewise made of a stable square steel section. Superior riding stability up to the maximum speed is assured with the telescopic forks fitted with a fork stabiliser and a fixed fork tube that is 41 mm in diameter. The spring travel is 170 mm at the front and 165 mm at the rear (low slung 140 mm / 130 mm), so moderate seat height is united with offroad practicality that is suitable for easy terrain. Even easy off-road rides are mastered with ease by the redesigned cast light alloy wheels fitted as standard. For improved riding stability at higher speeds, the rear wheel rim was widened from 3.0 to 3.5. Tyres in the sizes 110/80 R19 59V and 140/80 R17 69V are fitted on the 2.50 x 19 front rims and the 3.50 x 17 rear rims respectively. The chassis of the new BMW G 650 GS is designed for the greatest possible agility and carefree cornering pleasure on country roads, but without sacrifice to either comfort or travelling practicality. The high degree of riding stability, steering precision, and handling inspire confidence even in first time motorbike riders. Featuring a 300 mm disc brake at the front and a 240 mm disc brake at the rear, the brake system of the new BMW G 650 GS is designed for stable and easily controllable deceleration. As part of its optional factory-fitted equipment, the BMW G 650 GS also offers an ABS system and so even greater safety in braking manoeuvres. For offroad riding, the BMW Motorrad ABS can of course be deactivated.

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Perfected ergonomics for unadulterated enduro pleasure. Since the very outset, the single-cylinder models from BMW Motorrad have been characterised by a compact design and easy handling. The rear tank with its low centre of gravity is a key contribution to the agile handling properties of the new G 650 GS. The new, particularly lean tank shape serves to improve yet again the inner leg length and therefore the ease of dismounting from the G 650 GS compared with the single cylinder F 650 GS. At the same time the leaner vehicle waist means that the rider can easily stand when manoeuvring offroad. For individual ergonomics, the new BMW G 650 GS comes with no fewer than three different seat heights. Besides the standard seat, the low slung suspension as optional factory-fitted equipment and the retrofit high seat make sure that virtually every motorbiker feels at ease on the G 650 GS. A relaxed seated position and the optimal vehicle control are provided by the new wide and ergonomically moulded handlebar. The clutch lever can be reconfigured to each riders individual reach. At higher speeds the standard windshield perceptibly shields the riders upper body from wind and directs oncoming wind over the helmet. For even greater long-haul comfort, a higher windshield is available from the range of BMW Motorrad optional accessories. Dynamic front section design with sporty cockpit. The asymmetrical headlamp, the sporty indicators with smoky grey glass covers, and the self steering front wheel cover give the new G 650 GS an unmistakable, dynamic face that immediately hallmarks it as a genuine BMW GS. Completely new is the compact, flat instrument panel, consisting of an analogue speedometer and an LCD display with digital tachometer. This LCD display also presents additional information, such as the kilometres travelled, two trip counters and the time. For indicators, high beam, idling, fuel reserve, ABS, and engine temperature, the LEDs present a clear arrangement to the right of the round instrument. In addition, simple and safe handling is ensured by new, lean, multifunctional switches operated like conventional indicators.
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Modern, sporty design in the typical BMW GS look. The new BMW G 650 GS presents itself as an authentic member of the BMW GS family. Its lean, wiry look gives it lightness and rouses the thrill of adventure. With its clear play of lines and the deliberate combination of colour paintwork areas and black components, it cuts a purist figure with that touch of robustness typical of the enduro. With high quality technology and visual appeal, the exhaust system is presented in brushed stainless steel with black anodised covers.
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Equipment program.

Optional equipment and optional accessories the perfect potential for optimising the BMW G 650 GS. Even in the standard version, the new BMW G 650 GS justifies its claim as an almost perfect, light-footed, dynamic enduro. In addition, BMW Motorrad provides the usual extensive range of optional equipment and optional accessories for the further individualisation of the new BMW G 650 GS. Optional equipment is factory fitted and is integrated in the production process. Optional accessories are installed by the BMW Motorrad dealer, so the motorcycle can be fitted with options afterwards as well. Optional equipment. * Also as optional accessory retrofits. BMW Motorrad ABS (ON/OFF) incl. hazard warning flashers. Heated grips.* Anti-theft alarm system DWA.* Charging socket.* Centre stand.* Low slung (seat height 750 mm).

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Optional accessories. ** Also available as optional factory-fitted equipment. Storage space range. Vario panniers in a new design. Pannier carriers. Inner pocket for vario panniers. Topcase. Inner pocket for topcase. Tank rucksack. Ergonomics and comfort. Heated grips.** Charging socket.** Centre stand.** Seat, high (plain black, seat height 820 mm). Single seat with luggage compartment (plain black, seat height 780 mm like standard). Hand protectors. Windshield, high. Windshield, tinted. Windshield, high, tinted.
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Safety. Anti-theft alarm system DWA.** Technology. Engine guard, aluminium. Engine protection bar. LED lamp for charging socket. Power reduction 25 kW.
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Paint finishes.

Dynamic colour scheme in the GS character. The typical enduro character of the new BMW G 650 GS is underscored by the colours plain orange-red and aura white. Exciting contrasts creating a dynamic impression arise from the interplay of painted body scopes and black elements like the engine, centre cover, exhaust covers, frame, swinging arm, and slide tubes. Contrasts and therefore touches of class are also presented by the Nrburg silver of the engine cover for alternator and clutch, the magnesium of the wheels, and the indicators with the smoky grey glass covers. The dynamic appearance of the G 650 GS is underscored in the detail of the BMW GS inscription on the speedometer dial, the windshield, and the side badges holder. For the preferred personal taste, the two colour variants can be combined with one of two different colour schemes for the seat, either black/red or black/grey.
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Engine output and torque.

60 Nm 5000 min-1 35

35 kW 6500 min-1 60

7000 8000

0 9000

Engine speed [min-1]

Torque [Nm]

Output [kW]

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Technical specifications.
G 650 GS Engine displacement bore/stroke power at speed torque at speed design number of cylinders compression/fuel valve timing valves per cylinder intake/exhaust throttle valve diameter carburetion Electrical system alternator battery headlamp starter Power transmission clutch gearbox primary ratio gear transmission ratio I II III IV V rear wheel drive ratio Chassis frame construction type front wheel control rear wheel control spring travel front/rear wheel castor wheelbase steering head angle mm mm mm steel bridge frame with bolt-on framework tail telescopic forks with form stabiliser boxed dual swing arm of steel sections, central spring strut actuation via lever system 170/1.477 61.9 multidisc oil bath clutch, mechanically actuated claw-shifted five-speed gearbox 1.946 2.750 1.750 1.313 1.045 0.875 continuous O ring chain with shock damping in the rear wheel hub 2.937 kW W V/Ah 400 12/12 low beam: 12V 55/55W high beam: 12V 55/55W 0.9 mm mm cc mm kW/hp rpm Nm rpm 652 100/83 35/water cooled, single-cylinder four-stroke engine 1 11.5:1 / regular unleaded (91 RON) bucket tappet 4 36/BMS-C II

BMW Media information 11/2010 Page 16 G 650 GS brakes front rear ABS wheels front rear tyres front rear Dimensions and weights total length overall width with mirrors seat height (without rider) mm mm mm 780 (standard) 750 (OE, low slung) 820 (OA, seat, high) 14 hydraulically actuated single disc brake, 300 mm, floating two-calliper brake hydraulically actuated single disc brake, 240 mm, floating single-calliper brake BMW Motorrad ABS, ON/OFF (optional equipment) aluminium cast wheels 2.50 x 19 3.50 x 17 110/80 R19 140/80 R17
unladen weight, incl. 90% fuel permitted total weight fuel tank capacity Performance figures fuel consumption 90 km/h 120 km/h acceleration 0100 km/h maximum speed

kg kg l

l/100 km l/100 km s km/h

3.2 4.3 5,7 170