The new BMW F 650 GS has arrived in Australia and is now on
sale.
With the new F 650 GS, BMW Motorrad continues an
unbroken line of adventure motorcycles that appeal to so many
Australian riders.
The new F 650 GS is a worthy successor to the single cylinder
model of the same name that completed its production life late in
2007. The new F 650 GS is powered by a twin cylinder engine of
800cc, but which embodies the same spirit of escape and discovery
of its predecessor.
The new BMW F 650 GS is aimed at riders who want a convenient
mix of on and off-road riding experiences. With a similar level of
suspension travel as the previous F 650 GS, the new model comes
standard with alloy road wheels, a low seat height and a distinctly
agile riding feel.
It is an outstanding all-rounder: easy to control, blessed with
plenty of power combined with economy, made from high-quality
materials; the new BMW F 650 GS is ideal for everyday use.
The parallel twin engine comes from the much-admired F 800
model series, but beyond this, the F 650 GS is completely new.
A new frame and new suspension join a light chain drive, which,
in combination with a very strong aluminium double-strut swing arm
offers advantages in off-road riding.
The new F 650 GS is light and nimble, and accessible
to a vast range of riders of all ages thanks to its low seat
height.
Compared with the single-cylinder predecessor, the F 650 GS now
produces 71 bhp (52 kW) an increase of 20 bhp on the
single-cylinder model. Another rider benefit is high torque at
lower engine speeds and the concomitant excellent fuel economy.
“BMW GS series are a fundamental part of BMW Motorrad in
Australia and the single cylinder F 650 GS models were firm
favourites in our model range,” says Miles Davis, Marketing
Manager for BMW Motorrad Australia and New Zealand.
“The new F 650 GS will appeal to those very same customers
for exactly the same reasons, while the additional performance and
feature benefits will entrench the new machine in the hearts of an
even wider range of customers.
“The feedback we have received already on the F 650 GS
gives us plenty of confidence that these bikes will very quickly
become a familiar sight in the town and country, delivering
enjoyable adventure and lifestyle riding. They are ideally designed
to suit our rugged and demanding Australian conditions.
“The F 650 GS will also be the ideal jumping in point to
the BMW brand for a wide variety of riders, from the young and
adventurous to the more seasoned and experienced,” he
says.
“BMW Motorrad now has a broad selection of bikes that are
sure-fire draw-cards to lure riders to the brand.
“From the single-cylinder G 650 models to the parallel
twin F 650 GS and forthcoming F 800 GS, all the way to the HP2
Enduro and Megamoto, via the new R 1200 GS and Adventure, and not
forgetting the G 450 X competition enduro, BMW is the brand to
choose when purchasing a bike for fun on and off-road,” Miles
says.
The 2008 BMW F 650 GS is priced from $13,650 plus dealer
delivery and on-road costs.
For further press/media information
contact:
Alexander Corne
Communications and Specialist Media Manager
BMW Group Australia
Phone: 03 9264 4150
Fax: 03 9562 2799
Mobile: 0439 568 819
Email: alexander.corne@bmw.com.au