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BMW, more known for its luxury vehicles, has been manufacturing motorcycles since 1921. BMW's motorcycle design hit its stride in 1924. According to the BMWDrives website, "from 1924 to 1929, all German championships in the 500ccm category are won by BMW." BMW started manufacturing the F650 in 1993.
Body
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The BMW F650 is 86.2 inches long and 34.6 inches wide. It is 48 inches tall with a wheelbase of 58.3 inches. It has a ground clearance of 7 inches. The seat of the F650 is between 31.5 and 31.9 inches off of the ground. The F650 weighs 421 pounds, and can hold a maximum weight of 817 pounds. The front tire is 100/90 x 19 50 S. The front suspension is a telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber. The back tire is 130/80 x 17 65 S. The rear suspension is a long swinging arm suspension that has an adjustable central strut. The front wheel rims are 2.5 x 19 inches, and the rear wheel rim is 3 x 17 inches.
Engine
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The BMW F650 has a liquid-cooled four-stroke vertical engine with a single cylinder and four valves. It has a displacement of 652cc. The F650 has a bore and stroke of 3.93 inches x 3.26 inches. The F650 has a maximum horsepower of 48 at 6,500 rpm or 34 at 5,700 rpm. It has a max torque potential of 42 ft-lbs at 5,200 rpm or 35 ft-lbs at 4,200 rpm. It has a compression ratio of 9.7:1. The F650 has duel overhead cam valve control. The engine boasts two Mikuni constant depression carburetors.
Other Features
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The F650 has a multi-plate clutch. It has a five-gear transmission with a ratchet foot lever, which, according to BM Bikes, is referred to as a "dog-type gearbox." It has a rear-wheel ratio of 1:2.94. The ignition system on the F650 is a high-voltage capacitor ignition that is contact free. The F650 has a 12 volt/280 watt generator. It has a .9 kilowatt starter and NGK D 8 EA spark plugs.
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