BMW's new range of 650 singles

The extremely stable, double aluminium swing arm also comes with topquality eloxy-plated surface finish. Made of cast aluminium, the double swing arm is heat-treated in the production process in the interest of even greater strength and stability provided by the more consistent grain structure of the material.

Wheel guidance on all models in the BMW G 650 X range is provided by a spring strut pivoting at the top on a forged aluminium mount. This ensures smooth and consistent distribution and flow of forces, since the forged aluminium support rests itself on two points – first, on the side sections of the frame, and second, on the cylinder head itself through a bolted connection and, in the immediate vicinity, on the stable connection linking the cylinder head and the frame of the motorcycle.

Upside-down telescopic fork with different spring travel on each model.

The upside-down telescopic fork (USD fork) is one of the suspension components identical on all three models in the new BMW G 650 X model range.

The different character of each model is borne out by different spring travel, a different set-up, and differences in design and configuration around the wheel mounting point. A further feature on the Xmoto and Xchallenge is adjustment of the telescopic fork both inbound and outbound. With tube diameter of 45 millimetres, forged aluminium fork bridges, and wheel axle diameter of 20 millimetres, the telescopic fork is extremely strong and torsionally resistant, ensuring supreme directional stability at all times.

Tank fitted in the frame triangle for optimum weight distribution and concentration of masses.

The position of the fuel tank in the frame triangle beneath the seat, a concept already proven on the F 650 GS, has been carried over to all three single-cylinder models on account of its obvious benefits, with optimum concentration of masses near the motorcycle’s low centre of gravity. Made of a special plastic material, the fuel tank has a capacity of 9.5 litres or 2.1 imp gals and is filled from the right through the lockable tank filler pipe. Even though this fuel capacity may appear to be relatively small at first sight, it is sufficient for a cruising range of up to 250 kilometres or 155 miles, since the single-cylinder power unit is very fuel-efficient.

Light and modern two-channel ABS – quite unique in this segment.

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