BMW's 2009 F 650 GS arrives at motorcycle dealers
By the Staff of Clutch and Chrome
August 20th 2008
Dealers around
the United States have made room on the motorcycle showroom
floor for the 2009 F 650 GS, BMW's sophisticated new
addition to its entry level model lineup.
With its 71 hp twin-cylinder engine, the all-new 2009 F 650
GS offers more power and sophistication than its
single-cylinder predecessor. The new model features a rigid
steel tube trellis frame, double-sided swing arm and chain
drive to offer reliability. A low seat height and narrow
design give the motorcycle maneuverability while cast
aluminum wheels and telescopic forks keep the ride smooth
and precise at all times.
The 2009 F 650 GS has a manufacturer's suggested retail
price of $8,255 (excluding freight). The Standard Package,
offered at a manufacturer's suggested retail price of
$9,760, (excluding freight) includes heated hand grips,
Anti-Lock Brakes, an on-board computer, and white turn
signals. The 2009 F 650 GS is available in three colors --
Flame Red, Iceberg Silver Metallic, and Azur Blue Metallic.
The F 650 GS is the newest addition to BMW's dual-sport line
up. It follows in the footsteps of the highly acclaimed R
1200 GS - which traces its roots back to the early 1980s
when BMW won the grueling Paris-Dakar rally four times with
its trailblazing dual-purpose R 80 GS. Since their debut in
2004, the versatile R 1200 GS and its rugged companion, the
R 1200 GS Adventure, have earned praise from motorcycle
enthusiasts and the press for their exceptional performance
both on and off the road.
The R 1200 GS has earned award after award, including Cycle
World's Best Open Class Street Bike and the International
Journalist's Panel "Best Bike in the World." The R 1200 GS
Adventure was named "Best Adventure Bike" three years in a
row by editors of Motorcyclist Magazine. |
