F650 CS (2002 - 2005) review
New riders who like the look should take a test ride on one, as long as most of their riding is either in town or commuting
Initially you don’t want to like the BMw F650 CS because of its ‘interesting’ looks, but spend some time on it and it’s a surprisingly good machine.
In typical BMW fashion, everything is well thought out and it all works together well. Aimed at first time riders who have just passed their test, it has a responsive, if not very powerful Rotax engine, belt drive and a range of pannier options.
Other neat bits include pillion grab rails on the tank and a storage rack. A good first time bike that new riders will really appreciate.
Initially you don’t want to like the BMw F650 CS because of its ‘interesting’ looks, but spend some time on it and it’s a surprisingly good machine.
In typical BMW fashion, everything is well thought out and it all works together well. Aimed at first time riders who have just passed their test, it has a responsive, if not very powerful Rotax engine, belt drive and a range of pannier options.
Other neat bits include pillion grab rails on the tank and a storage rack. A good first time bike that new riders will really appreciate.
| Length (mm) | 2142 |
| Width (mm) | 915 |
| Height (mm) | 1158 |
| Dryweight (kg) | 170 |
| Seats | 0 |
| Seat Height (mm) | 780 |
| Suspension Front | Telescopic fork, stanchion diameter 41 mm |
| Suspension Rear | Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm |
| Adjustability Rear | Rear wheel axle adjustable via Excenter, central strut controlled by means of lever system |
| Wheels Front | 3.00 x 17 |
| Wheels Rear | 4.50 x 17 |
| Tyres Front | 110/70 ZR 17 |
| Tyres Rear | 160/60 ZR 17 |
| Brakes Front | Single disc brake, diameter 300 mm, double-piston |
| Brakes Rear | Single disc brake, diameter 240 mm, 1-piston float |
| Tank Capacity (litres) | 15 |
| Chassis | Bridging frame consisting of steel profiles with integrated oil tank and rear frame fastened with screws |
| Cubic Capacity (cc) | 652 |
| Max Power (bhp) | 50 |
| Max Power Peak (rpm) | 6500 |
| Torque (ft/lb) | 44 |
| Torque Peak (rpm) | 5000 |
| Bore (mm) | 100 |
| Stroke (mm) | 83 |
| Valve Gear | DOHC |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5 |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling | Water cooled |
| Fuel Delivery | Electronic intake pipe injection |
| Stroke Type | Four Stroke |
| Drive | Belt |
