BMW Motorcycles

[triumphst]

Thanks all for your advise.

will have a thinker this weekend.looking forward to join you guys for a ride soon.

[coolcat]

Didnt know the 650 is an 800cc capacity bike till todae.

 

It was not until recently. This is the cheaper / more beginner version of the F800GS; shares many common parts.

 

http://www.bmwbikehire.com/images/bike_f650gs.jpg

 

http://www.motornews.at/cms/upload/berichte_motorrad/bmw/bmw_f800gs_modell08_2.jpg

 

I saw the bikes and it is interesting that the R1200R shares the same instrument cluster too.

 

The new F650GS is not a descendant of the single cylinder, twin exhausts F650GS that came into the market in 2000.

 

http://bikeintro.com/wp-content/bmw-f650gs-2000-text.jpg

 

From what I read somewhere, the "F" designation will henceforth be used for the parallel-twins, while the "G" for the singles. K and R will continue to be used for in-line and boxer respectively.

 

As always, I do stand corrected if I am in error.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

[Roy]

u mite like to check out Looi's Motor for KLRs.they might have the '06/07 model.saw the ad sumwhere some time ago

 

Really, cool. Can I confirm if Looi is at Yishun right?

 

Thanks.

[I_Ride_A_Bike]

Really, cool. Can I confirm if Looi is at Yishun right?

 

Thanks.

 

its at 55 kaki bukit place dude.

[dinosaur]

I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to take the new F650GS for a test ride to Kuantan and back. The route of choice was E3, the coastal road on the east side of west malaysia.A road with hundreds of curves,steep upslopes and downslopes, and a few good straights. Here is my honest opinion of the bike.

 

The road was rather bumpy near Mersing, and bumpy sandy curving roads are usually a receipe for accidents, but not for the 650gs. I could take 130kph corners with ease. Even my friend with a much larger faster hypersports bike had to take more caution when cornering at such speeds here. The 650gs's suspension is a lifesaver, absorbing all bumps, potholes etc during cornering.

 

On the straights i must say the 650gs may not be powerful enough to satisfy the speed demon in us. Certainly not me. 0-160kph no problem at all. But from 160-180++ it took forever. Wind protection was good at 150kph and comfortable cruising will be 140kph at exactly 5000rpm on 6th gear.

 

The road above Mersing to Kuantan was curvy, long sweeper bends, perfect for high speed cornering. The 650gs was doing 140-150kph in the corners which kinda stumped me. Before making this trip I'll never imagine an enduro bike with 2 huge boxes doing 150kph corners but the F650GS did just that.

 

Next we arrived at this stretch of road which was just beside the sea. Beautiful road, beautiful scenery. I had this 'brilliant' idea of riding along the beach to test the F650GS's offroad capabilities. NEVER NEVER NEVER ride a bike on the beach without knobby tyres. My bike started to sink in the fine sand and I was stuck. Good thing my friend was a body builder. With much effort, we managed to haul the bike outta e sand back to the road.

 

Fuel consumption of the F650GS is incredible. I was getting above 20km to a litre. All in all we travelled almost 800km. (2nd link to gelang patah to Kuantan and back down to singapore) Piece of cake with the beemer, although i must admit the seat is a little hard. Usually when i tour, I'll end up feeling quite fatigued however this time I felt fine. Still had energy to go church in the evening. Lastly don't be alarmed if ur new 650GS's signal goes off by itself. BMW has equipped this bike with self cancelling signals. This bike, although not the fastest, is easily the most comfortable bike i've toured with.

 

Good: comfortable, agile, good suspension, fuel efficient, light

Not so good: hard seat

Edited June 15, 2009 by dinosaur

[coolcat]

Great review

 

Rode up t0 Rompin pre-dawn over the weekend for some fishing; learnt that it's tough to ride in fog; heavy condensation totally messed up the visor, and my glasses too. Was quite hairy, actually.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

[lava]

I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to take the new F650GS for a test ride to Kuantan and back. The route of choice was E3, the coastal road on the east side of west malaysia.A road with hundreds of curves,steep upslopes and downslopes, and a few good straights. Here is my honest opinion of the bike.

 

The road was rather bumpy near Mersing, and bumpy sandy curving roads are usually a receipe for accidents, but not for the 650gs. I could take 130kph corners with ease. Even my friend with a much larger faster hypersports bike had to take more caution when cornering at such speeds here. The 650gs's suspension is a lifesaver, absorbing all bumps, potholes etc during cornering.

 

On the straights i must say the 650gs may not be powerful enough to satisfy the speed demon in us. Certainly not me. 0-160kph no problem at all. But from 160-180++ it took forever. Wind protection was good at 150kph and comfortable cruising will be 140kph at exactly 5000rpm on 6th gear.

 

The road above Mersing to Kuantan was curvy, long sweeper bends, perfect for high speed cornering. The 650gs was doing 140-150kph in the corners which kinda stumped me. Before making this trip I'll never imagine an enduro bike with 2 huge boxes doing 150kph corners but the F650GS did just that.

 

Next we arrived at this stretch of road which was just beside the sea. Beautiful road, beautiful scenery. I had this 'brilliant' idea of riding along the beach to test the F650GS's offroad capabilities. NEVER NEVER NEVER ride a bike on the beach without knobby tyres. My bike started to sink in the fine sand and I was stuck. Good thing my friend was a body builder. With much effort, we managed to haul the bike outta e sand back to the road.

 

Fuel consumption of the F650GS is incredible. I was getting above 20km to a litre. All in all we travelled almost 800km. (2nd link to gelang patah to Kuantan and back down to singapore) Piece of cake with the beemer, although i must admit the seat is a little hard. Usually when i tour, I'll end up feeling quite fatigued however this time I felt fine. Still had energy to go church in the evening. Lastly don't be alarmed if ur new 650GS's signal goes off by itself. BMW has equipped this bike with self cancelling signals. This bike, although not the fastest, is easily the most comfortable bike i've toured with.

 

Good: comfortable, agile, good suspension, fuel efficient, light

Not so good: hard seat

 

Cool review, din know it can do 180km/h =P

Are you riding this bike to Cameron this Aug?

[fir_chan]

That is very good FC on an 800cc.

 

But what's the FC my fellow GSA riders are getting on average? Anyone?

 

On a 33 litre, my 08 GSA clocks in aboout 450km before reserve, on Reserve it says it has approx. 70km.

 

I usually clock 500km on average.

 

No idea if its good or bad.... and oh yeah.... i am 188cm and weighing 107kg...that must have taken a hit on the mileage for my fuel range.

[CMYRS]

On a 33 litre, my 08 GSA clocks in aboout 450km before reserve, on Reserve it says it has approx. 70km.

 

I usually clock 500km on average.

 

No idea if its good or bad.... and oh yeah.... i am 188cm and weighing 107kg...that must have taken a hit on the mileage for my fuel range.

 

ive read some reviews where they managed to get about 630km on the GSA.

 

still got your fz?

[dinosaur]

nopeee..aug i'll take the duke or blackbird. haha. NS highway must chiong. 650gs can do 180, haha just gotta tuck behind the tiny windscreen, full throttle and wait and wait and wait and wait...

 

 

Cool review, din know it can do 180km/h =P

Are you riding this bike to Cameron this Aug?

[fir_chan]

ive read some reviews where they managed to get about 630km on the GSA.

 

still got your fz?

 

Sold the FZ and got this. Think is suits me better. The FZ is a little small i guess.

[fir_chan]

i normally pump when it hits ard 600km. Still hv lil bit left in the tank i reckon. 1L or so.

 

Wahaha... i guess its really my weight.

 

All panniers on and sometimes with the wife too!!

 

600km is excellent!!!

 

*grumbles*...must go on diet... wahahha

[ezkhairy]

hi guys! Need some advice. my ride is still under pml warranty. Wonder if i fix an lta approved aftermarket exhaust n y pipe wld void it? can pm me which shop offer good price for remus. Thank you.

[CMYRS]

Sold the FZ and got this. Think is suits me better. The FZ is a little small i guess.

 

the fz is not small, ure huge by asian stds!

 

the GSA suits u perfect, esp. for your touring needs.

 

the amt of accessories is mind boggling.

[yem_paul]

hi guys! Need some advice. my ride is still under pml warranty. Wonder if i fix an lta approved aftermarket exhaust n y pipe wld void it? can pm me which shop offer good price for remus. Thank you.

 

ezkhairy I've got my Remus from M-Tech at Ubi. Checked with PML before installation and they assured me it won't void the warranty.

[ezkhairy]

ezkhairy I've got my Remus from M-Tech at Ubi. Checked with PML before installation and they assured me it won't void the warranty.

 

Thank you Paul. Btw, u r using hexacone or revolution? i heard good reviews about revolution in terms it sound better than the hex. any inputs on this, anyone?

 

Thanks again! cheers!

[AEROR1DER]

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/galleries/images/BMW_S1000RR_Press_1.jpg

 

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/galleries/images/BMW_S1000RR_Press_2.jpg

 

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/galleries/images/BMW_S1000RR_Press_3.jpg

 

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/galleries/images/BMW_S1000RR_Press_4.jpg

 

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/galleries/images/BMW_S1000RR_Press_5.jpg

 

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/galleries/images/BMW_S1000RR_Press_6.jpg

 

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/galleries/images/BMW_S1000RR_Press_7.jpg

 

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/galleries/images/BMW_S1000RR_Press_8.jpg

 

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/galleries/images/BMW_S1000RR_Press_9.jpg

 

Hi guys, any idea when will this model be coming to sin? Really interested in getting one.

Edited June 18, 2009 by AEROR1DER

[deeGan]

Just need an advice on the BMW apparels..i'm interested in the rally E jacket range or Tourance jacket range..Btw is buying from PML is cheaper or buy it online ???Any idea wat the cost for these jacket range ??

[ezkhairy]

Hi, anyone fix any approved after market pipe on their 12gsa? perhaps i cld embrace e sound in real life. lets meet up, drinks on me aight. TQ. Cheers!

[coolcat]

Just need an advice on the BMW apparels..i'm interested in the rally E jacket range or Tourance jacket range..Btw is buying from PML is cheaper or buy it online ???Any idea wat the cost for these jacket range ??

 

I reckon that buying online may well be cheaper; go ask at PML and compare. Try shopping online for the best prices. Remember to look at the BMW sizing chart for sizes, or compare sizes with people who own the gear for sizes.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

[contrarian]

Remember to look at the BMW sizing chart for sizes, or compare sizes with people who own the gear for sizes.

 

The problem with this approach is that the sizing differs slightly for different models of the jackets and trousers.

 

For instance, the same size EU 46 trousers - the Light and Easy seems too tight although the Atlantis 3 in the same size is a little loose. But for the jackets, I found the Atlantis 2 to be smaller than the Airflow 2 in the same size. And I found out to my detriment that the Airflow 3 is smaller than the Airflow 2 of the same size - so I had to go and get another bigger one.

[spyder8850]

On a 33 litre, my 08 GSA clocks in aboout 450km before reserve, on Reserve it says it has approx. 70km.

 

I usually clock 500km on average.

 

No idea if its good or bad.... and oh yeah.... i am 188cm and weighing 107kg...that must have taken a hit on the mileage for my fuel range.

 

I am about 175cm around 75kg...

 

Full tank, Full Luggage with pillion. Travelling at 160~180km/hr. On average my fuel consumption is 14km/litre

 

Full tank, Full Luggage with pillion, Travelling at 90~120km/hr On average 18km/litre

 

Singapore Road, w or w/out pillion On average 17km/litre

 

Normally on average I will travel upto 480km++ before I hit reserve. Reserve 5 litre can travel upto 85km at low speeds at 90-110km/hr

[spyder8850]

Hi, anyone fix any approved after market pipe on their 12gsa? perhaps i cld embrace e sound in real life. lets meet up, drinks on me aight. TQ. Cheers!

 

I am using Laser... Interested?

[fir_chan]

I am about 175cm around 75kg...

 

Full tank, Full Luggage with pillion. Travelling at 160~180km/hr. On average my fuel consumption is 14km/litre

 

Full tank, Full Luggage with pillion, Travelling at 90~120km/hr On average 18km/litre

 

Singapore Road, w or w/out pillion On average 17km/litre

 

Normally on average I will travel upto 480km++ before I hit reserve. Reserve 5 litre can travel upto 85km at low speeds at 90-110km/hr

 

I guess i can live with my FC taking into consideration of my weight. Or you guys think something is wrong? Open to feedback from you guys...

 

Will monitor on to see if there is any significant change.

[spyder8850]

I think you shouldn't worry so much. there was once my consumption was 13km/litre despite whatever speed I'm travelling. I push back to PML, they did a software update and everything was back to normal.

 

There is always other factors like individual riding style, weight, terrain, petrol quality, aftermarkets exhaust...etc

 

I guess if you can clock 450km or >, it should be fine. A very accurate calculation would be, to pump full to the brim at GP, then do a 200km non-stop to ayer keroh and then top it up again. And see how much is your consumption at constant speed.