New 2008 BMW F650GS

[hsphalt]

Anyone here already own it? can give some review?

 

F650GS

http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/individual/news/media/news_bmw_f650gs08_03_preview.jpg

 

F800GS

http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/individual/news/media/news_bmw_f800gs_03_preview.jpg

[kiss29]

if only comes in belt or shaft drive....then it wlll be perfect and desirable.

[hsphalt]

just went to PML...the salesman said the bike will only come in mar08

[triple]

if only comes in belt or shaft drive....then it wlll be perfect and desirable.

 

Why belt or shaft is perfect and more desirable?

[YEN96]

stylo milo ~~

[kiss29]

belt or shaft is less 'greasy'. In singapore context, it will be 'perfect' as no need to clean so often and can spent more time riding the bike.

 

F800ST is a nice bike that I am targetting. Once my fat bonus comes it.....maybe will visit PML for one.

[yem_paul]

Anyone here already own it? can give some review?

 

F650GS

http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/individual/news/media/news_bmw_f650gs08_03_preview.jpg

 

F800GS

http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/individual/news/media/news_bmw_f800gs_03_preview.jpg

 

love those headlamps :thumb:

[triple]

belt or shaft is less 'greasy'. In singapore context, it will be 'perfect' as no need to clean so often and can spent more time riding the bike.

 

F800ST is a nice bike that I am targetting. Once my fat bonus comes it.....maybe will visit PML for one.

 

 

But should a chain snap while riding(touring), can fix it back, easy.

Belt unless you bring a spare belt and shaft driven can leak too, which both is not as easy fix as chain.

[reconn]

650 and 800....hhmmm. Still like GS1200. Nevertheless, price is still high the fact it's BMW. But it's a dream to own GS.

[fasola69]

love those headlamps :thumb:

 

Wah Bro Yem......i like yr avatar ..... welkum back safely....

[caffreak]

bro did u happen 2 ask them how much the f800 cost??

[hsphalt]

bro did u happen 2 ask them how much the f800 cost??

 

i was given a pricelist the F800 is abt $28k machine price. but the saleman told me that the price might drop next year when the F650 n F800 arrive...

[NoLogicOne]

But should a chain snap while riding(touring), can fix it back, easy.

Belt unless you bring a spare belt and shaft driven can leak too, which both is not as easy fix as chain.

 

A snapped chain is just as troublesome. It could be caught up in the countershaft and cause a lockup. How do you fix a chain that snapped?

 

There's more cases of chain snapping than belt snapping. Leaking drive shaft (keep finger crossed it's minimal), could be top up between every stop.

 

Let's be constructive and not procrastinate other drive system unless driven one before.

 

[triple]

A snapped chain is just as troublesome. It could be caught up in the countershaft and cause a lockup. How do you fix a chain that snapped?

 

There's more cases of chain snapping than belt snapping. Leaking drive shaft (keep finger crossed it's minimal), could be top up between every stop.

 

Let's be constructive and not procrastinate other drive system unless driven one before.

 

 

Snapped before, fixed before. Not too fluent with tools handling, 1 to 1.5hrs job.

 

More cases of chain snapping, but work out the ratio of chain/belt driven bikes on road. I once rode a HD, belt snapped and got to be towed.

 

I have nothing against any drive system, but just responding to a "not so preferred" chain drive system.

[NoLogicOne]

Snapped before, fixed before. Not too fluent with tools handling, 1 to 1.5hrs job.

 

More cases of chain snapping, but work out the ratio of chain/belt driven bikes on road. I once rode a HD, belt snapped and got to be towed.

 

I have nothing against any drive system, but just responding to a "not so preferred" chain drive system.

 

Kudos to you for rectifying a snapped chain on the go.

[f650gs]

love those headlamps :thumb:

 

Wow... the 2008 version looks so good.... the 800 also single cylinder???

[hit.man]

Great looking F800GS... hopefully can own one of these one day....

[Al-Simmons]

•In the Dealer Showroom: March 2008 (Europe???) / US held up till Sept 08 / Singapore ???

• Compact, lightweight concept

• New chassis with steel tube trellis frame and double sided swingarm

• Powerful, tune for torque parallel twin (798cc with 85hp and 83 lb/ft of torque)

• Dry sump lubrication

• Dual sport specific running gear

• Lowered seat height due to narrow design and varying seat heights

• Switchable ABS

• Chain drive

• Telescopic USD 45mm fork

• Wide range of accessories for both off road and touring use

 

Specifications F 800 GS

 

Engine

Capacity cm3 798

Bore/lift mm 82/75,6

Power kW/HP 63/85

at engine speed min-1 7 500

Torque Nm 83

at engine speed min-1 5 750

No. of cylinders 2

Compression/fuel :1 12.0/Super unleaded (95 RON)

Valve/gas control dohc (double overhead camshaft)

Valves per cylinder 4

Diam. inlet/outlet mm 32/27,5

Throttle valve diameter mm 46

Mixture preparation

 

Electrical system

Generator W 400

Battery V/Ah 14-Dec

Headlights/rear light W

Starter kW 0.9

 

Power transmission/gears

Clutch

Gears

Primary transmission 01:01.9

Transmission, gear stages I 01:02.5

II 01:01.8

III 01:01.4

IV 01:01.2

V 01:01.0

VI 01:01.0

Rear wheel drive

Transmission ratio 1:2.625 (16/42)

 

Chassis

Frame design

Wheel suspension, front wheel Upside-down telescopic fork,

fixed tube Ø 45 mm

Wheel suspension, rear wheel

Spring travel front/rear mm 230/215

Castor mm 117

Wheel spacing mm 1578

Steering head angle ° 64

Brakes front Double-disc brake Ø 300 mm

rear Single-disc brake Ø 265 mm

Wheels Spoked wheels with aluminium rims

front 2.15x21

rear 4.25x17

Tyres front 90/90-21 54 V

rear 150/70-R17 69 V

 

Dimensions and weights

Total length mm 2 320

Total width with mirrors mm

Total width without mirrors mm 870

Seat height inches 33.5-34.6 / 850 - 878mm

Dry weight lbs 392 / 177kg

DIN tare, ready to drive lbs 455 / 207kg

Perm. total weight lbs 975

Tank capacity gallons 4.2 / 22litres

Travel data

Fuel consumption (MPG) At 56 mph 62 mpg

At 74 mph 45 mpg

 

MSRP US$10,520

 

Standard Equipment / 100% Options

Closed loop 3 way catalytic converter with oxygen sensor

Chain drive

Complete stainless steel exhaust system

Hydraulic rear spring preload adjuster

Spoked wheels

Electronic immobilizer

Single wire system (Can-Bus)

Power Socket

Adjustable brake and clutch levers

 

Available Equipment

Comfort Package US$475

ABS US$890

Clear Turn Signal Lenses US$60

Anti Theft Alarm US$235

Center Stand US$150

Low Seat $0

 

Available Colors

Dark Magnesium Metallic

Sunset Yellow

[Al-Simmons]

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[josefcaballero]

nice but why does the exhaust header have to stick out dangerously like that?

 

http://www.motociclismo.it/edisport/moto/gallery.nsf/0/B846959C61C0EAD7C1257387006226D7/$file/28.jpg

 

Now what happens when u go through over a tree trunk or a logging road?

will u hear a KETHUCK! sound?

Will u discover your exhause pipe has a huge hole?

 

N since its a BMW... hmmm lotsa $$$ for any drops on the trail.

[Demon]

nice but why does the exhaust header have to stick out dangerously like that?

 

http://www.motociclismo.it/edisport/moto/gallery.nsf/0/B846959C61C0EAD7C1257387006226D7/$file/28.jpg

 

Now what happens when u go through over a tree trunk or a logging road?

will u hear a KETHUCK! sound?

Will u discover your exhause pipe has a huge hole?

 

That's the dakar style. Less heat around the rider's leg.

 

You will be surprised that. The exhaust pipes are well protected by the handle -bar and footpeg when it's laid down.

[AJ..]

Bike Looks Gay!

[Al-Simmons]

Bike Looks Gay!

 

i think the rider makes the bike looks gay

[AJ..]

i think the rider makes the bike looks gay

 

someone's very defensive ar...hehe...i smell a future Geeeesss........

[Al-Simmons]

someone's very defensive ar...hehe...i smell a future Geeeesss........

 

 

unless the tenere comes in...