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BMW F650
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In a surprising break with tradition, BMW announced in 1992 that it had made an agreement with Aprilia to produce a single cylinder BMW. The resultant F650 model utilized a four valve rotax engine and chain drive, and was produced by the Aprilia factory in Italy. The machine was designed with the beginning rider in mind, and was capable of very light off-road duties. Despite it's European introduction in 1994, it did not appear Stateside until 1997. There were two versions in 1997... the standard F650, and the more street oriented F650ST. The engine is mounted in a single loop steel frame, and the suspension made by Showa. Although it was a docile machine aimed at re-entry, and beginning riders, BMW built and raced versions of the F650, very successfully, in the Paris Dakar Rally. An F650GS was built to capitalize on its success (see separate report).
Power in 1997 was 42.2bhp, with torque of 38ft/lbs. Wet weight was 427lb's.
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Any Questions? Call us on 303 777-2385 or email us.
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Our 'MOTORCYCLE REPORT' on the F650 contains all the articles listed below. The Report is 91 pages long in total, and costs $21 (additional reports on other machines receive a discount, and would be $16 each). The Report is comprised of laser printed 'reprints' of the original articles. The report is covered in high quality stock and is spiral bound. Alternatively, you can now get the Report in FULL-COLOR on CD or via download, in PDF format. The CD/download version gives you full flexibility; you can print in excellent quality, view on screen with full clarity and with all the navigation tools. To order in either format, click HERE.
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| F650 FUNDURO |
CW
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Sep-92
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RUMOUR SNIP |
| F650 FUNDURO |
CW
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Oct-93
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1 PAGE |
| F650 FUNDURO |
R
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Oct-93
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SNIP |
| F650 FUNDURO |
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Nov-93
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SNIP |
| F650 FUNDURO |
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Dec-93
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PREVIEW 94 |
| F650 FUNDURO |
R
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Dec-93
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NEW FOR 94 |
| F650 FUNDURO |
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Sep-94
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1 PAGE |
| F650 FUNDURO |
MCN
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Jan-95
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BMW TO IMPORT F650 TO US |
| F650 FUNDURO |
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May-95
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TOURING NEW ZEALAND |
| F650 FUNDURO |
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Jan-96
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SNIP - NOT FOR US... YET |
| F650 FUNDURO RIDING AREA |
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Jun-96
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ROUNDUP SNIP, PG 26 |
| F650 FUNDURO |
MCN
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Dec-96
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NEW FOR 97 |
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Jan-97
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ROUNDUP - SNIP |
| F650 |
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Jan-97
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COLOGNE SNIP |
| F650 |
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Jan-97
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LETTER, PG 71 |
| F650ST |
MCN
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Feb-97
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1997 BMW F650ST - TEST |
| F650ST |
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Mar-97
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TEST |
| F650ST |
CW BG 1997
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Mar-97
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1 PAGE |
| F650ST |
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Mar-97
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RIDDEN & RATED |
| F650 |
MCN
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Aug-97
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LONG TERM - COAST TO COAST |
| F650 DESERT SPECIAL |
MCN
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Nov-97
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WORLD MOTORCYCLING SNIP |
| F650 |
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Apr-98
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RIDDEN & RATED |
| F650 PROJECT |
MCN
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Aug-98
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PROJECT F650 GS |
| F650 |
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Feb-99
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PERFORMANCE PARTS SNIP, PG 77 |
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MCN
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May-99
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PROJECT BIKE FEATURE |
| F650 DAKAR BIKE |
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Oct-99
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FEATURE |
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Jan-00
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COMPARISON F650 VS PEGASO |
| F650 RALLYE |
MCN
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Jun-00
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WORLD MOTORCYCLING SNIP |
| F650 RECALL |
MCN
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Oct-00
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SNIP, PG 7 |
| F650 RALLYE |
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Dec-00
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INTERMOT SHOW |
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MCN
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Jan-01
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LETTER, PG 9 |
| F650 SWISS ARMY BIKE |
MCN
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Aug-01
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WORLD MOTORCYCLING SNIP |
| F650CS |
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Nov-01
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NEW FOR 02 |
| F650CS |
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Nov-01
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NEW FOR 02 |
| F650CS |
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Mar-02
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AD, PG 2 |
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Apr-02
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AD, PG 40 |
| F650CS |
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May-02
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TEST |
| F650CS |
MCN
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May-02
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TEST |
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Jun-02
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F650CS, M620, SILVER WING |
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Jul-02
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TEST |
| F650CS - 03 |
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Aug-02
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TEST |
| F650CS |
MCN
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Oct-02
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LETTER, PG 5 |
| F650CS |
MCN
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Oct-02
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RECALL, PG 6 |
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Jul-03
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AD, PG 2 |
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All of the above articles are available individually, for $5 each. Individual articles can be emailed in full-color PDF format (you'll need Adobe Reader to open them... free from www.adobe.com). To order the Motorcycle Report containing all the above articles, click HERE. To order individual articles, do a search HERE and choose the ones you want. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us.
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