TECH SPEC
EVOLUTION
A half-step GS model with better brakes and a bit more power than the F650GS.
RIVALS
BMW F800GS, Honda NC700X, Kawasaki Versys, Suzuki V-Strom 650
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| Price | $9,990 |
| Engine type | l-c parallel-twin |
| Valve train | DOHC, 8v |
| Displacement | 798cc |
| Bore x stroke | 82.0 x 75.6mm |
| Compression | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel system | EFI |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Measured horsepower | 61.6 bhp @ 7300 rpm |
| Measured torque | 51.8 lb.-ft. @ 5400 rpm |
| Frame | Tubular-steel trellis |
| Front suspension | Showa 41mm fork |
| Rear suspension | Showa shock with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping |
| Front brake | Dual Brembo two-piston calipers, 300mm discs with ABS |
| Rear brake | Brembo one-piston caliper, 265mm disc with ABS |
| Front tire | 110/80R-19 Bridgestone BW-501 Battle Wing |
| Rear tire | 140/80R-17 Bridgestone BW-502 Battle Wing |
| Rake/trail | 26°/3.7 in. |
| Seat height | 32.3 in. |
| Wheelbase | 61.5 in. |
| Fuel capacity | 4.2 gal. |
| Measured curb weight | 483 lbs. |
| Colors | Glacier Silver Metallic, Osta Gray Metallic Matte, Red Apple Metallic |
| Availability | Now |
| Warranty | 36 mo., 36,000 mi. |
| Contact | BMW of North America
P.O. Box 1227
Westwood, NJ 07575
800.831.1117
www.bmwmotorcycles.com |
VERDICT 3.5 out of 5 stars
A happy-to-please all-arounder with more spunk and much better brakes than before.