The BEST Enduro UNDER $4K? BMW F650GS Ride Review
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- Big single cylinder bikes may seem like a thing of the past...but goodness gracious are they FUN to ride! Come with us for a test ride of the BMW F650GS. One of the lowest seat height enduros ON THE MARKET!
The Bike: 2005 BMW F650GS
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Good review of the machine. I have watched a few, and now I will know the control layout when I test ride a 2001 model next weekend. Love the utilitarian practicality and ease of maintenance on BMs, both cars and bikes!
My brother has this bike, it's the Dakar version with the stickers and rally homologation, I really love this bike, I've ridden this back on the back seat numerous times
Well done !! always wearing good protectin gear !!
Great relaxing video! Got the same machine, 2004. Still feeling the love @ 96k kilometers.
Thank you for test. Great bike.
Great review! I jus got a 2001 currently not running. I bought sight unseen. I really luv it!
I have one here in Japan, bought it for 1500 bucks and been riding it two years now. It's such a perfect bike for traffic and cruis'n through the countryside!
That’s a great city bike
Nice review. I have a friend with a 1999 version that he still rides. He doesn't do extreme offroad, but country dirt roads or forest service roads he is fine.
I owned one of these for years when I lived in San Francisco. Had the same windscreen, and the same color. I miss this bike so damn bad! Your vid brought back a *ton* of great memories. :)
I just bought an F650GS. Who makes that windscreen?
Not sure on the windshield. But we are glad we could bring some of those good memories back
@@fmsracing442 Found it... Windshield - Cee Baileys F650GS, 2005 to 2007 models
Hello from Germany! Think about buying this bike as a beginner (at age 43), think it would be perfect for commuting and travelling. Actually you don`t need more "bike". Fun fact: I`m born and raised in the district of berlin where the BMW motorcycle factory is ;-) So some periods of my life I drove by the factory every day ;-)
Definitely get one! And being that close to that factory is to cool
I’m very close in age to you, I bought one as my first bike. I LOVE IT! I hardly drive my w124’s. After 1.5 years with it, I trail ride, twisties. Make sure tires are properly inflated for max handling.
hi , this bike is not made or built in germany .....
yes great bike but the only thing german on this bike is the BMW emblem sticker even the engine comes from AUSTRIA . GREAT little tourer and good on price . ride safe
I got one as first bike, and despite being heavier than I'd want to, the price for the specs, versatility and fuel economy is unbeatable.
Beautiful specimen, I'd buy that in a nano-second. The low seat height is primarily for ease of getting legs to the ground easily and quickly, particularly off-road.
I have exactly the same bike but 2008, and I still love it!
I know this is probably totally lame of me but I can't really handle the "reading while riding" and the shorts vibe. You're probably a super experienced rider but I just think riding bikes deserves a little more attention to the basics. That said, thanks for the review. I found it useful.
1 yr ltr and I still can't find who asked
@jamesbrown5769 1 year later, and he's still not wrong.
Totally lame exactly 💯
@@dennishughes5165 Well, then, I guess you should ride in shorts as much as you like. Good luck with that. Can't wait to see your legs when you come off....and you will, sooner or later.
Great review. Most don't have such good engine sound from the riders position.
I bought an '04 a few years ago. I seem to like it more each year. I like your tire combo. I have a 40% trail on the back and 40% street on the front and I love it. It's a good back road bike. And on the highway peak torque is 5000 rpm at 75 mph. So that's excellent. And it will go close to 300 miles on a tank.
thanks for the info!!
5k revs for 75mph = 15mph per 1000 revs. Fine. My 2004 Dakar was the same. I have just changed the sprockets to 17 tooth front sprocket. 44 tooth rear . Now reading 17mph per 1000 revs in 5th. = just under 70mph at 4k revs. Checked speedo accuracy with speedo phone app. Bike Speedo reads close to app. Therefore 17 front, 44 rear works well for road work . Hope this is useful . Have a couple of bikes. Love this simple 650 single ❤
I heard some guys said the 1st and 2nd gears are tall so they installed a front sprocket with one that's 1 tooth smaller for better acceleration. I am looking at getting the 2010 twin F650GS as my first bike, just totally great reviews. Did your sprocket change also help with acceleration, was that the intention? Thanks.
dude i saw that old barn at the one intersection and i was like " that look familiar" so i found the address in the description and i have been to the Lebanon Valley Exposition Center & Fairgrounds which is right there! I was just down there a few months ago.
great review, what brand is that windshield? thx
I picked up a 2006 with 19k miles for $3,000 a year and a half ago. Love it, should last me for many years.
Hello, great video you say some points that interest me a lot, im short 1.63m and have sholder problems. I Will buy One this winter... Other thing is the fuel consumption the IF helps a lot... I hope... Sorry the English and best regards from Portugal
I've started riding on a 650gs Dakar, 21inch wheel on there and it runs really good, people on 750s have a hard time in the corners and exit ☺️
And instand wheelie in 1st gear 😎
o wow insane. first gear wheelie incredible hahaha... mine wheelies in 5th with only throttle lol
in the right hands these are absolute weapons
Great video!
Thank you!
Almost 5 years with my Dakar. Love the thing! Great commuter. Great in the mountains.
We ride two-up, as well. Power is fine for that, but we don't race around or anything.
Because we moto camp, I've fitted a stouter spring in back.
Recommend Ricor Intiminators up front. These almost eliminated brake dive. Bike feels really planted.
You didn't mention the Rotax engine. That's an oversight.
Rotax is king 😊
Just picked up a 2007 F650GS lots of fun 24000 super Fun bike !!
thx for the video - I'd like to add one thing which is a super practical consideration - you can pick this bike up by yourself if/when you drop it.....
We have never had to do that (with this bike) but it’s a super good point!
I have this old lady, 2003, and I love her, she is my first bike and has protected me from all sorts of nasty business. Good starter bike. I'm planning on changing it to something more modern since the bike's old and a lot of stuff needs changing, I prefer investing in a new bike.
Did you get rid of it?
Was it reliable?
I still have it, admirably it still holds. It's even my primary means of transport, even at 0 degrees if it's not snowing. I'm planning on giving it now to get something bigger, but the bike is excellent for a bike from 2003 tbh.@@crypticreality8484
Hi,
Very informative and entertaining vid. I just bought a 2007 f650GS. I'm quite tall and in the vid you mentioned that you would adjust the bike to your height. How could I go about this. Thanks again for the video.
What windshield is that? I just bought a 2001 dakar
I own this bike since 5 years, riding only in the city to go to work, in Brussels (Belgium). Same colour, cannot define if it's bleue or gray... but with Belgian weather, it's turning gray anyway.
It's one of the rare trails I can ride, as I'm 5.5 (1.65m).
I started riding late (45), it’s my second bike, really easy for beginners. The 650 is nice between 2000 rpm and 4000 rpm. No need to go higher, drive it like a diesel engine. One mod that can be useful, I’d like an adjustable clutch command, it's a bit too far for me.
Metzeler Tourance Next are great if you ride it only on the road.
OEM spare parts are not that expensive, but BMW garages make you pay a lot for the work. To be honest, reliability isn't as good as the legend says (battery, water pump, cables, electronics).
How many miles/km are you at?
@@SiegfriedsMotorwerx Around 50.000km, and I did less than 10.000 myself, even if I ride nearly every day. I’m the 3rd owner.
Is this a good bike for someone who wants a first motorcycle and only experience is bicycle? Also is it a good idea to use this bike to learn to drive?
0:00 - 0:22 *when you're trying out the new editing software with cool presets*
So much truth. Haha
The seat adjusts 3 levels so it can be low for the shorter riders but also it can be raised. Thank you for showing this.
i thought you need to buy a different seat to make it adjustable ???
where does he show this???
How do we do this, mines a bit to low, I need it higher ?
LOVE my 05…
nice vid
thanks nick
Here in Brazil we do have many of these, but unfortunately you can't have. It has a very very very very very very high stealing index.
What mpg?
I just bought a 2001 with amazing 2900 miles. Garaged. Looks brand new
Sounds like a beautiful bike! Good find
cual es el precio y en que pais?
Under 4k that's a great deal!
Amazing machine, I luv mine I don’t ever want to get off of it
Can you cruise around 70 75 mph on the highway ? I’m looking for my first bike and this one seems sweet and very user friendly
All day my friend, I have a 2016 g650gs, same bike but face lifted. 75mph sits at around 5,000rpm. Still plenty of torque to overtake too
I have the exact bike and it's my first I love it. I would definitely recommend it for the first bike. Handles good has a good amount of power but not super fast and I cruise at 70 no problem . With saddle bags and stuff it's a little rough but I took them off
90mph easy
yes absolutely
Does it vibrate much at highway speeds? I know it sits at around 5k at 70-75 mph. I have a KLR 650 and it vibrates like hell at that speed/RPM and I’d like a more comfortable commuter that still has that off-road capability.
I just got a 2001 and drove it 120 miles home on the interstate at 80mph it was smooth sailing
Essa moto e show
Just subscribed... liked the content. Is this Bike still available?
Thanks
I have an 07 for sale same color in TN
I am looking at one of these and am 5'11 so a little concern, how about rider position, had a Concours that killed my back and shoulders after 30 minutes
i have G650GS (face lifted F650GS) - my first bike - I am 5'10" (32" inseam) - riding position is awesome..... can ride all day - no problem
It would be a very comfortable bike in general. I have a 32” inseam so I found the pegs a little condensed.
You can get BMW G650 gs sertao that has the 21 inch front spoke wheels and it makes it a lit better for off road use . The one you are showing is more for the street .The Sertao is more for off road so it makes it the best for dual sport riding . Enduro is really off road only . Dual sport is for both . You should change your title to dual sport .
Besides littering this was a good review.
Our bad
the color is blue water metallic its pretty rare. had it on a 335d
that sounds like a pretty car
I have an 04
Best bike in the world, reliable, easy to handle and service, behaves great on-road and off-road. Get one while they are still available. BMW is far from making a similar great bike again, I wonder why they stopped making it. Sorry, but the new bikes are really shit, expensive, heavy and miss the proper handling of the 650GS and with useless compicated powerful engines. Why would you need 100hp on a dual sport bike?
I've owned mine for 14 years now and still nothing on the market convinced me to change!
Sorry guys, please start making proper bikes again!!!!
I want to get one, how reliable is the bike? Any water pump problems?
Stop apologizing.
How many miles have you put on it? Considering buying one with near 80k miles, priced accordingly.
@@D_Syno Sorry guys but I'm not going to stop apologizing. Sorry.
I used to own an F650GS. Wish I’d kept it
I have one whaha and it's so much fun 😍
Got one for sale 07 same color.
Sold my Dakar, regretted it, bought another. 😁
never to late to pick one up!
@@SiegfriedsMotorwerx … I ride an R1200C now
2001 BMW F 650 with 16k miles for $2,900 is that a good deal??
Sounded very fair
how tall are you im 6.1 is it the right size? thanks
6’1-2 and its okay, I’d want the pegs adjusted to make it more comfortable if it were my bike. The only thing I didn’t dig is it does feel very close to the road
If your 6.1 get an afric twin dawg. You'll be much happier
I'm 6.3, taller seat and bar risers makes a huge difference. There are marginally lower footpegs available but wider is much better as well. I've also fitted WP fork from a KTM and a HyperPro rear shock with a raising link. So there's options, but stock isn't great for a tall guy.
How hard and expensive is it to service?
To get to the battery you have to remove six bolts and the skid plate has to be removed for oil change. And you need to have someone lean the bike over to the right when removing the filter housing so oil doesn't go everywhere, unless you get a special funnel from BMW. I have an 07 same color and I have to say 80mph is about as fast as you wanna go on this baby. If you wanna ride interstate 90+ this bike is not it, but it handles great offroad! Don't forget to deflate the tires and loosen the suspension first and turn off ABS!.
mmmm its got its good points and bad points
Liked and Subscribed. Thank you for the great review of this bike. Watched multiple times to help me decide which to buy. "Lets Go Brandon!"
Thanks for watching!
Hello, whats best rpm for fuel economy for this bike?
0 rpm
Yep that's it. If the key is off it's got great fuel economy. If you need to ask that question then I don't think you can afford to own it. They don't use a lot.
@@jeffallen8135 why would i not be able to afford it..? And what does that have to do with question... Anyway I got one and average is around 4l/100km mixed city and open if anyone needs info.
@@diartra8445 I own an 07 model. commute with it daily and get above 22kmpl
edit was due to my english...
Isn't the F650GS from that year actually 800cc ? You keep referring to it as "a 650".
2008 is the model year they made it a 800cc twin engine. They renamed the single cylinder 650 to G 650gs for model years 2008 - 2016.
I like the bmw f650gs
thanks so did we
How many gears does it have ?
5
1 down 4 up
Is this bike good for longer trips??
Like cross country touring or day trips?
@@SiegfriedsMotorwerx longer trips, I live in Europe and I want to ride from The Netherlands to France.
Negative
@@luukwolf161 It doesn't have good wind protection, at about 120km/h it starts vibrating harder than usual, so you won't be able to push it past that with ease, it has only 5 speeds so you'll miss the 6th when riding on highway. For trips up to 1k km's it's okay, but tiresome.
People ride this for around the world trips ! Of course highway will be a pain but you always jave the choice to not ride there and hwy is boring on all bikes. Anyway where this bike shines is B/C roads, bumpy roads in eastern europe and in dirt with proper tyres. And of course it's unbelievable flickable as it's so light !
I've got an 07 for sale same color.
Cuz this is Craigslist. Apparently. :/
Find one on Craigslists.....not ragged.
@@Arbor_Solutions I don't know where you are but in the northeast mint to near mint beemers come up regularly on CL. Most are meticulously kept, almost all in garages. The problem is owners who think they're worth 50-75% more than they are. If yours is still for sale after 5+ months, there's something wrong.
@@hunglikeahamster3248 sold it 3 months ago.
congrats on the sale!
official color spec its a bmw blue metallic
Thanks! It’s a great color in person
👍👍👍👍👍🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗............
A 5 speed transmission? In a single jug? What was BMW thinking?!
I think its smart. Likely to reduce jerkiness and the effect of engine braking if you shift into first. I've got a 450 EXC and for street riding I'd honestly prefer 5 gears
Light adventure bike. Not enduro or dual sport.
On the basis of this review I'm about to dump a load of shekels on a F650GS, hope your fingers weren't crossed.... 😆
F650gs is actually a twin cylinder 800cc bike... is this a g650gs or an f650gs
Is E.F.I
??
Africa twin beats it hands down
That’s like saying my Panzer Tank beat a VW beetle in a demo derby…duh.
@@SiegfriedsMotorwerx 🙄
Kawasaki kle500 is better!
well...it's not a harley but it's ok
Lol some people would say that’s a good thing…
These bikes aren't very German.
I have a 2004 Dakar.
Do some research...
Will do
Aren't very German? Rotax was Austrian. Original design was Italian, I think.
Was built in Munich.
Austrian motor rotax
Runs redlight..
Some states in America allow vehicles to turn right at a red light
Takes a bit of getting used 2
Some rules were meant to be broken
Nope, the F700GS is better 😉
Enduro... with a GS... right... thats why you stayed on the pavement 💀
Great bike and about as practical as you can get, but the video drives me crazy. If the presenter is really a professional, why is he riding in shorts while reading the bike's stats from a list?! Come on bud, learn about the he bike ahead of time, wear proper gear and ride appropriately. And don't say women like these bikes because of their low seat height. My wife is as tall as I am and likes these bikes because they are a good all-around package: good for commuting, and just fine for traveling. Not everyone needs a big powerful bike, regardless of how tall they are.
I end up on to many bikes to get a number wrong off the specs. I’m not to ashamed to hold that piece of paper to present the correct numbers. Realistically the only numbers on that seat that truly matter to me personally are the fuel tank size and the seat height.
Sorry I suppose the categorization or saying most women like these is wrong, but I’m basing that off my opinion based on who buys these when we have them AND who rides them into us for service.
Gear? Sure on my off time no matter what I’m in jeans and a typically a jacket. However when your making theses videos in the middle of the work day I just don’t see the need to change twice for a 20’minute ride. But hey, thank you for your concern
@@SiegfriedsMotorwerx Seeing the piece of paper makes the presenter more relatable I think... nice vid!
Chill
That is not a F650gs.... That is a G650gs.... The F is actually 800cc.
wrong...the model year he is riding is the single cylinder 650. The 800 (a twin, with the same name) came later, I believe in 2007.