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The bike
My BMW F650GS
Why this BMW ?
The reason I wanted to make this trip on this BMW is that it is a
nice bike to drive, has enough luggage capacity, it is very comfortable
for a all-road bike and is well suited for highway use as well as
dirt roads.
Another big advantage is the fuel consumption. With a fuel price of almost
1.40 euro for a liter, riding 25 km on a liter is a plus!
Technical Specifications
Manufacturer:
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Bayerische Motoren Werke GmbH
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Type and year:
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F650GS
2000
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Engine:
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Water cooled, 652 cc single cylinder, DOHC 4 stroke
50 hp (37 KW) @ 6,500 rpm
60 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
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Transmission:
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five speed, foot shift
Endless O ring chain to rear wheel
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Frame and wheels:
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Bridging frame consisting of steel profiles.
Telescopic front fork, stanchion diameter 41 mm
with fork stabiliser.
Box section dual swinging arm.
Wheels:
Front 2.50 x 19 rim, 100/90 x S 19 tyre, single disc
brake , diameter 300 mm (11.8 in), double piston
floating caliper.
Rear 3.00 x 17 rim, 130/80 x S 17 tyre, single disc
brake, diameter 240 mm (9.45 in), 1 piston floating
caliper.
Useable Tank Volume: 17.3 litres.
Dry Weight: 175.4 Kg
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Other:
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Color: red
Standard BMW saddlebags and topcase
Dakar windscreen
BMW tankbag
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Update April 17th, 2006.
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I had a new set of Bridgestone tires mounted,
a new chain and sprockets and I had the 30.000 km
service done at the BMW dealer so the bike is ready
for the trip. What I would have liked to get before the trip
is a motorcycle GPS system like a Garmin Quest II but
I'm afraid I'll have to wait to next year before I get one.
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