Some F650GS pics

My fiancee took the MSF course last year and earlier this year we bought her a bike. F650GS (the new twin engine). Lowered suspension and lowered seat which made it fit her perfectly. It was a demo and it had been dropped, which is also perfect for a new rider. I am not in to the whole off road/dual sport thing (yet) but she is from Eastern Washington and was laser-focused on dual sports.

Very nice. I have always liked the 650. I hope to get a BMW bike someday after selling my Honda.

Also not into the dual purpose bikes, but it looks nice!

Originally Posted by Ryans E39

Also not into the dual purpose bikes, but it looks nice!

Yea, neither am I. They look kinda funky. Not my style. But I do agree with this is one of the nicest ones I've seen.

Originally Posted by Ryans E39

Also not into the dual purpose bikes, but it looks nice!

I wasn't in to them either, but now I am thinking about it. The guys who ride R1200GS' swear that they handle great in paved twisties. They are sort of a do-everything bike. I will look at one for sure when it comes time to replace my daily rider.

Originally Posted by JonM

I wasn't in to them either, but now I am thinking about it. The guys who ride R1200GS' swear that they handle great in paved twisties. They are sort of a do-everything bike. I will look at one for sure when it comes time to replace my daily rider.

I believe it! But I'm not gonna lie, looks play a large role in what I like and what I don't, (after performance of course)

My g/f is taking the MSF course next month.

Talk about "laser focused", all she has her eyes on is a Harley. (Her dad and uncles all ride "Milwaukee Iron").

that is a sweet ride and really unique.

Originally Posted by Ryans E39

I believe it! But I'm not gonna lie, looks play a large role in what I like and what I don't, (after performance of course)

I could possibly start to like the look of the GS bikes... the functionality makes them pretty.

Didnt one of you guys mention that all the BMW bikes had a drive shaft instead of a chain?

The F650GS looks like it has a chain to me?

Originally Posted by biglovemp

Didnt one of you guys mention that all the BMW bikes had a drive shaft instead of a chain?

The F650GS looks like it has a chain to me?

BMW F bikes are either chain or belt drive.

Traditionally however, BMWs are shaft drive. K and R bikes are.

Originally Posted by JonM

I could possibly start to like the look of the GS bikes... the functionality makes them pretty.

I agree! I just drove my friends Enduro today, I could let the physical appearence slide a little bit if I could take shortcuts through the fields!

Hello all, I am about to purchase my first BMW bike. What Im interested in is the F 800 GS and the F 650 GS (798cc). I have previous exerience with dual purpose bikes 650 Suzuki and Honda. Any suggestions on the two new bikes I'm interested in ? Are there any major differences in the 2009 F800 GS/ F 650 GS compared to the 2010 F800 GS / F650 GS.

Originally Posted by bklynz00

Any suggestions on the two new bikes I'm interested in ? Are there any major differences in the 2009 F800 GS/ F 650 GS compared to the 2010 F800 GS / F650 GS.

I don't have the answer, but I am sure someone here does:

http://f800riders.org/forum/