BMW F650 Funduro (1995-1996) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1995, the German motorcycle manufacturer launched the BMW F650 Funduro, a middle-class multi-purpose machine that debuted in 1994. The bike was suitable for daily commutes inside the urban jungle and off-road paths without any modifications.

The bike was part of the F650 family that debuted in 1993 and comprised the F650ST Strada. Compared to the Strada model, the Funduro featured minor modifications, making it a multi-purpose motorcycle with off-road capabilities.

The F650 was the first motorcycle in BMW's range that featured a single-cylinder engine, except the 1960s R27 model and the first BMW motorcycle fitted with a final chain drive. From 1994 to 2000, BMW released a total of 51,405 units.

The 1995 machine packed standard features, such as an upper fairing with a rectangular headlight, a small windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, a small luggage rack, wire-spoke wheels, and a center stand.

At its core, the 1995 BMW F650 Funduro had installed a 652cc four-stroke liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine managed by two Mikuni carburetors, boasting 48 hp at 6,500 rpm and 57 Nm (42 lb-ft) torque at 5,200 rpm.

The bike was built on a steel frame with a 41 mm telescopic fork on the front and a 300 mm brake disc with a dual-piston caliper. On the rear, the bike featured an adjustable shock absorber with a 210 mm brake disc and a single-piston caliper, delivering optimum suspension performance and stopping power.