BMW's new range of 650 singles

The rear lights come in cutting-edge LED technology ensuring a rapid response, above-average service life, a high degree of light intensity, and power consumption kept to a minimum. The direction indicators come as standard with white lenses. Reflecting the technology usual in this class, electrical energy supply and the cables in the electrical system retain their conventional technical features. The battery is readily accessible behind the handlebar unit to the right beneath the fairing.

All models in the G 650 X series are registered for riding with a passenger. The passenger kits available as special equipment on the G 650 Xchallenge and G 650 Xmoto are made up of special handles and high-quality, forged footrest supports. And a final advantage is that converting the machines for riding with a passenger does not require an entry in the motorcycle’s homologation documents.

Specific Model Components and Distinctions.

In conjunction with the light but stable frame and the high-quality suspension components, the powerful and refined engine sets the foundation for superior performance, exceptional handling, and very good tracking directional stability all the way to top speed.

While all three models naturally share these fundamental qualities at the same very high level, they differ from one another in terms of their character and riding features through various design elements and items of equipment, as well as their different suspension geometry and set-up. Apart from the handlebar mounts, the seat, headlights and various design features, particularly the wheels and tyres differ from one another, as well as the brakes and rear spring struts. Differences in suspension geometry are ensured by the spring travel, the size of the various wheels, as well as modified mounting points for the front wheel. And last but certainly not least in this context, the final drive ratio is specifically tailored to the purpose and character of each individual model.

BMW G 650 Xchallenge – the Hard Enduro for the offroad enthusiast.

The BMW G 650 Xchallenge proves at very first sight that it has a lot to offer: This is an uncompromising offroad machine with long spring travel and not one single gram of extra weight. In its design, the BMW G 650 Xchallenge is dominated by proportions typical of a genuine Enduro – a high-lying, but smooth and flat flyline merging directly into the high and slender rear end to offer the rider the ideal seating position. Made of fracture-proof and elastic plastic (mainly polypropylene), the fairing components both light and robust are likewise ideal for tough offroad requirements. The front wheel cover is fitted directly to the lower fork bridge, giving the front wheel superior smoothness and running freedom under all conditions. The slender fairing, in turn, gracefully takes up the asymmetrically contoured headlight featuring a reflector in free-form design. Positioned off-centre, the parking light, finally, helps to provide that typical look of BMW Motorrad further enhanced by paintwork in Aura White and the Blue seat.

Benefiting from 270 millimetres spring travel both front and rear, BMW Motorrad’s new Hard Enduro will easily take on any challenge off the beaten track. Tube diameter of 45 millimetres, in turn, gives the upside-down telefork enormous overall stiffness, allowing a handlebar lock of 40°.

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