BMW F650CS Scarver (2002-2003) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2002, the German motorcycle manufacturer launched the BMW F650CS Scarver, a middle-class naked motorcycle that debuted in 2001. Like the Strada model, the Scarver was a lightweight roadster aimed at novice riders and commuters.

The bike was based on the F650GS's engine and chassis, sharing its advanced engine management system and cylinder head design. The chassis was similar, except for the road-based wheels, tires, and final belt drive.

The BMW F650CS Scarver was designed by the American David Robb, Vice President at BMW Motorrad Design for 20 years from 1993 to 2012, and the same man who created the R1100RT, R1200C, K1200RS, R1100S, and K1200LT.

In the aesthetic department, the bike was identical to the previous model, fitted with standard features, like a small windscreen, two small round headlights, a one-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, a small luggage rack, and three-spoke aluminum wheels with road tires.

The wheels were softened by a 41 mm telescopic fork on the front and an adjustable shock absorber with progressive linkage on the rear, acting as suspension, delivering optimum handling capabilities.

The 2002 BMW F650CS Scarver had installed underneath its fuel tank a 652cc four-stroke liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine with a fuel injection system in charge, delivering 50 hp at 6,800 rpm and 62 Nm (46 lb-ft) torque with maximum strength at 5,500 rpm.