![]() Named after the Brazilian desert, it seems this limited edition featured a fuel-injected, displaced 652cc engine. The classic colorway alone suggests this is the bike BMW envisioned, stamping their patented Aura white/Arroy blue featured graphic on the side. Don’t get me wrong, the black-on-black 2016 model is a beautiful looking machine (and probably my favorite colorway if we’re being honest), but doesn’t quite convey “Look at my BMW” in the way this edition does. With an MSRP slightly above the normal G 650 in the mid $8,000’s range, the Sertão edition represents the quintessential BMW G 650 GS. size and provides its riders a more than adequate ride. This bike removes the limits on power vs. This bike will look and work however you need it to and that’s no small feat. With the sick aesthetic design that gives off a “Let’s do this vibe” while still remaining compact enough to be humble this ride manages to do exactly what every ride should: become an extension of its owner. With the amount of thought put into the engineering in terms of safety and comfort, this bike provided us with a strong sense of control. Starting at only $7,995, this bike seemed well worth the money. The technology of this bike functions how it should and left next to nothing negative for review. For those who don’t know, enduro is off-road and cross-country bike racing. This bike shows qualities inspired by enduro sports bikes. Because of its dual-sport inspiration, it makes sense that control and comfort would be such a primary focus in the design. And with the single disc, anti-lock brake system we always felt like we were in control while riding. The ride is smooth on the road because of the central spring suspension system. The electrical system is powered by a 12 volt battery which works in conjunction with 400 watt generating alternator. Probably a good thing considering the fuel tank is limited. We were however, able to get a little over 70 miles per gallon at a steady cruise with this bike, which is surprising given its power. Only a confused soul would buy this dual-sport for its speed. ![]() All of this pushes this bike to a max speed of 106 mph. The engine provides up to 6,500 RPMs at 50 horsepower, with an electronic fuel injection system. Because of its liquid cooling, the heat coming off the engine is minimized and rarely felt outside of side breezes or close turns. The heart of this bike is a single cylinder, liquid-cooled engine with four valves per cylinder. Even with a full tank (3.7 gallons and a 1 gallon reserve), the bike kept a light yet durable feel. Road ready at 430 pounds we found this bike to be extremely light for its class. From bottom to top the bike stands 55” inches high with standard seating that sits at a comfortable 31” inches off the ground. But here the company logo is a nice addition to the color palette that adds a bit of pride to the rider, so they can say “Yeah, this me.”įrom end to end the bike is 85” inches long and 36” inches wide. The body itself is complimented by the BMW logo, something that isn’t usually a notable factor. The best looking colorway comes in the form of a smooth, crisp black exterior coating, with lighter shades of gun metal grey throughout its design.For those who like their colors a bit different, you can see a dealer about alternate color schemes. Simply put – the G 650 was, and is, a blast to ride. During a test drive over at a local BMW motorcycle dealer, we instead discovered a peppy, playful bike that was capable of handling city streets. You know those cool bikes that ninjas use in action movies, which are inevitably ruined due to their incompetence? The G 650 GS has that very cool “challenge accepted” style design, but since it was in the hands of a motorcycle enthusiast instead of an incompetent movie goon, we were able to avoid the cringe-worthy accidents and stunt-gone-wrong double editing. In this review of the G 650 GS from BMW we’ll look at all the reasons this motorcycle is worth your time. This dual-sport motorcycle, from its aesthetic design to intended functions, creates that sense of adventure and cool that reminds you of why you bought a bike in the first place. The incredible engineering behind the BMW G 650 GS allows each rider to push beyond limits - by offering a smooth ride regardless if you’re cruising on pavement, or adventuring off-road kicking gravel up behind you. It’s a word often used by the weak and slow, to define the impossible. The G 650 GS from BMW breaks all limits, and certainly can’t accurately be described as weak or slow, even though it’s one of their smaller bikes.
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