BMW F650CS Scarver (2001-2002) Specs, Performance & Photos

The BMW F650CS was a standard motorcycle manufactured by BMW from 2001 to 2005, also known as Scarver, aimed at urban commuters. The bike's CS suffix represented city/street, while Scarver combined the street and carver words.

The BMW F650CS Scarver was the third generation of the F650 single-cylinder series after the F650 models made from 1993 to 2001 and the 2000 to 2007 F650GS. The bike was also known for its offbeat style intended to attract new riders.

The bike was designed by BMW's design Vice President David Robb, who was in this function from 1993 to 2012, and the same man who designed the R1100RT, R1200C, K1200RS, K1200LT, and R1100S. In addition, like previous models, the F650CS Scarver was made in collaboration with Aprilia.

In the aesthetic department, the 2001 Scarver packed standard features, such as an upper fairing with two small round headlights, a small windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, a small luggage rack, a single-sided swingarm, and three-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

In the performance department, the 2001 BMW F650CS Scarver had installed underneath the fuel tank a 652cc four-stroke single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with a fuel injection system in charge, delivering 50 hp at 6,800 rpm and 62 Nm (46 lb-ft) torque at 5,500 rpm.

The bike's power was handled by a five-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-plate clutch that spun the rear wheel through a final belt drive, pushing the motorcycle to 175 kph (109 mph).