BMW G650X Country (2006-2007) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2006, BMW released the G650 XCountry, a versatile motorcycle that was able to tackle both asphalt roads and dirt tracks. In terms of looks and technical features, the XCountry was quite different from its two sister models by the smooth lens round headlight, a naked cockpit without fairing, a two-level seat, and the front mudguard running close to the wheel.

The 2006 BMW G650 XCountry featured Magura aluminum handlebars, lightweight wire-spoked wheels in a black-finished design which ensure the all-road capability of this two-wheeler, Digital Engine Management, and a fuel tank located under the seat for a lower center of gravity.

For suspension, the model featured a Marzocchi 45 mm upside-down fork on the front and an air-adjustable monoshock on the rear. Superior stopping power was provided on the G 650 Xcountry by brake discs measuring 300 mm with a floating two-piston caliper on the front wheel and 240 mm disc with a single-piston caliper on the rear wheel.

At the center of its steel frame was the 652cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with the power of 53 hp at 7,000 rpm and 60 Nm (44 lb-ft) of torque at 5,250 rpm bolted to a six-speed manual transmission bonded to the rear wheel with a chain, final drive.

The Three models of the G650 X series shared with each other all the major components and were differentiated by their fairing and wheel sizes therefore, the models varied in weight.