BMW F650CS
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| Manufacturer | BMW Motorrad |
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| Also called | Scarver |
| Parent company | BMW |
| Production | 2001–2005 |
| Predecessor | F650 Strada |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | 652 cc (39.8 cu in), water-cooled four-stroke single DOHC, 4 valves |
| Bore / stroke | 100 mm × 83 mm (3.9 in × 3.3 in) |
| Top speed | 109 mph (175 km/h)112 mph (180 km/h) |
| Power | 50 bhp (37 kW) @ 6800 rpm (claimed) 34 bhp (25 kW) @ 6500 rpm (restricted) 44.2 hp (33.0 kW) (rear wheel) |
| Torque | 62 N·m (46 lbf·ft) @ 5,500 rpm(claimed) 59.9 N·m (44.2 lbf·ft) (rear wheel) |
| Transmission | 5-speed, cable-actuated wet clutch, toothed belt final drive |
| Suspension | Front: 41 mm telescopic fork, fork stabiliser Rear: Die cast aluminium single-sided swingarm with rear wheel axle adjustable via Excenter, central strut controlled by means of lever system |
| Brakes | Front: 1 disc, 2 piston floating caliper; Rear: 1 disc, 1 piston floating caliper; ABS optional, diameter front: 300 mm (12 in) rear: 240 mm (9.4 in) |
| Tires | Front: 110/70R17 Rear 160/60R17 |
| Rake, trail | 27.9°, 3.4 in (86 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 1,493 mm (58.8 in) |
| Dimensions |
L: 2,142 mm (84.3 in) |
| Seat height | 780 mm (31 in) Optional 750 mm (30 in) seat Or 810 mm (32 in) with optional 150 series rear tires and high seat |
| Weight | 189 kg (417 lb)(claimed) 196 kg (432 lb) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 15 l (3.3 imp gal; 4.0 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 46.1 mpg‑US (5.10 L/100 km; 55.4 mpg‑imp) |
| Related | F650GS |
The BMW F650CS was a standard motorcycle made by BMW Motorrad from 2001 to 2005. CS stood for city/street, as it was aimed at urban commuters and it was also known as the Scarver, a portmanteau of street and carver. The CS was the third generation in the F650 single series, after the 1993–2001 F650, and 2000–7 F650GS. It was known for its offbeat styling intended to attract new motorcyclists.
The F650CS was designed by American David Robb, Vice President of BMW Motorrad Design from 1993 to 2012, and designer of the R1100RT, K1200RS, R1200C, R1100S and K1200LT. The bike was the result of a partnership between BMW and Aprilia.
Many elements of the design, such as the striking colors used for the coordinated body panels, the Space Age instrument panel, translucent passenger grab handles, and slickly serviceable storage compartment had a consumer appliance feel and appearance, "remind[ing] you of current computer peripherals such as HP ScanJet printers." Its small transparent wind screen seemed "iMac-inspired", and the use of translucent polycarbonate elsewhere hinted at Apple's style at the time. The addition of superfluous oblong slots with incongruous rubber inserts along the sides of the aluminum frame led Rider magazine to quip that it was "overstyled". BMW "ripped a page from the strategy book of Apple Computer Inc" with its three "youth-oriented" color choices, azure blue metallic, golden orange metallic and beluga blue.
To help attract the fashion conscious buyer, the F650CS had special color options for the side panels, either to match the other body panels or in aluminum, and a choice of two seat colors, for a total of 24 permutations. This modularity extended to the multi-use top storage compartment, which came with a small removable soft bag, and was used for an optional larger soft shoulder bag, or a hard plastic case which could have added an audio system with a CD player. The ignition key matched all three different locking compartment options, and the audio system was integrated with the speedometer so that it automatically increased the music volume at higher speeds and increased the bass at low speed.
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