| Engine |
| Type |
Single-cylinder Water-cooled 4-stroke |
| Bore x stroke |
100 mm x 83 mm |
| Displacement |
652 cc |
| Horsepower |
35 kW (48 hp) @ 6500 rpm |
| Torque |
41 lb-ft (57 Nm) @ 5200 rpm |
| Compression Ratio |
9.7:1 |
| Valve Gear |
DOHC, chain-driven with bucket tappets |
| Valves |
36 mm intake / 31 mm exhaust |
Valve timing
(at 3 mm valve clearance) |
intake opens 17 degrees before TDC
intake closes 45 degrees after BDC
exhaust opens 47 degrees before BDC
exhaust closes 15 degrees after TDC |
| Valves per Cylinder |
four |
| Camshafts |
Double Overhead |
| Engine Oil Capacity |
2.2 quarts of SF, SG or SH motor oil, also w/CC or CD |
| Engine Oil Filter |
micronic paper element |
| Carburetion |
2-type BST 33 B316 constant depression carburetors |
| Ignition |
Capacitor Discharge Ignition system (CDI) |
| Fuel Demand |
unleaded, premium grade, 92 (AKI) |
| Fuel Tank |
plastic tank with manual fuel shut-off valve |
| Fuel Capacity |
4.6 US gallons with 1/2 gallon reserve |
| Air Filter |
foam-type element |
| Charging system |
14 V, 20 Amp Alternator (280 W) |
| Battery |
12V 12Amp/h |
| Cooling System |
Water |
| Drivetrain |
| Primary Drive |
straight-cut gear 37 / 72 = 1:1.946 |
| Clutch |
Multi-plate, in oil bath |
| Gear Ratios |
1st gear-- 2.75:1
2nd gear-- 1.75:1
3rd gear-- 1.31:1
4th gear-- 1.05:1
5th gear-- 0.88:1 |
| Drive System |
endless O-ring roller chain drive 5/8 x 1/4"
16/47 (sprocket / chainwheel) = 1:2.937 |
| Final Drive |
2.937:1 ratio |
| Frame and Suspension |
| Frame |
Single-loop cradle, square section steel tube with bolt-on lower section, upper frame section acts as oil tank. |
| Front Suspension |
41 mm telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge |
| Travel |
6.69 inches total travel |
| Rear Suspension |
central spring strut actuated by lever-linkage. Basic spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable. |
| Travel |
4.72 inches total travel, 40 stage adjustable spring pre-load. |
| Brakes |
| Brake system |
hydraulically operated single-disc brake |
| Front Brakes |
one 4-piston caliper, floating mount, with wear compensation |
| Front rotors |
single 11.8 inch fixed rotor |
| Actuation method |
hydraulic, DOT 4 fluid type |
| Rear brake |
1 2-piston caliper, floating mount |
| Rear rotor |
single 10.9 inch diameter fixed rotor |
| Actuation method |
hydraulic, DOT 4 fluid type |
| Wheels and Tires |
| Front Wheel |
2.15 x 18 MT, wire spoked wheel with tubed tires |
| Rear Wheel |
3.00 x 17 MT, wire spoked wheel with tubed tires |
| Front Tire |
100/90 x 18 57 (tube type) |
| Rear Tire |
130/80 x 17 65 (tube type) |
| Dimensions |
| Overall length |
85.0 inches (2160 mm) |
| Overall width |
34.7 inches (880 mm) (over mirrors) |
| Wheelbase |
58.3 inches (1480 mm) (unladen) |
| Ground clearance |
8/27 inches (210 mm) (unladen) |
| Seat height |
30.9 inches (785 mm) |
| Handlebar width |
33.1 inches (840 mm) (with weights) |
| Steering angle |
62 degrees |
| Front wheel trail |
3.94 inches (100 mm) (laden) |
| Weight - dry |
Not Available |
| Weight - wet |
421 lbs. |
| Maximum load |
818 lbs gross vehicle weight rating |
| Wheel load limits |
front: 298 lbs
rear: 573 lbs |
| Available Colors / Seat Colors |
aura white / orange
orlando red / black
midnight blue / blue
optional black seat available on all colors |
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| Standard Equipment |
| High mounted stainless steel exhaust with open-loop catalytic converter |
Wire spoke wheels with tube-type tires |
| Unbraced handlebars |
Integrated ignition and steering lock |
| Shorter windshield |
Low suspension kit available (optional) |
| Analog clock |
Pre-drilled handlebars for heated grip installation |
| Saddlebags & mounts available (optional) |
Engine protection bars available (optional) |
| 22 liter top box available (optional) |
Heated handlebar grips available (optional) |
This is truly how things should be moved in the city. The BMW F 650 "Strada" brings performance and design down to an attractive common denominator. Sharp colors, the small diameter front wheel and the cockpit fairing accentuate its capabilities.
