BMW G650GS (2010-2011) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2010, the German motorcycle manufacturer launched the BMW G650GS, an updated version of the 2007 BMW F650S under a different name. The bike was released in the United States, Latin America, Taiwan, Australia, and China.

The BMW G650GS was essentially a 2007 F650GS model brought back into production with several changes, like the engine, which was no longer assembled by Rotax in Austria but by Loncin in China.

Compared to the 2007 F650GS, the G650GS model received some minor updates, such as the engine with three more hp and a more powerful alternator. In addition, the Australian and United States models received standard Anti-Lock Braking System and heated grips.

The bike was fitted with standard features, such as a small windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, a dual-sided swingarm, and wire-spoke wheels.

The bike's suspension was handled by a 41 mm Showa telescopic fork on the front with 170 mm wheel travel and an adjustable shock absorber on the rear with 165 mm wheel travel, delivering excellent handling.

The braking power was achieved by a 300 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear and a 240 mm disc with a single-piston caliper on the rear, offering excellent stopping power enhanced by an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS).

As for power, the 2010 BMW G650GS had its heartbeat set by a 652cc four-stroke single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 48 hp at 6,500 rpm and 60 Nm (44 lb-ft) torque at 5,200 rpm.