gavin
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Intersting, have you any details of the changes, and when is it available?
Andy80F
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Still no centre stand on the Dakar though. Rear rack looks interesting with more tying down points, wonder if a specific bag will be avialable.
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Andy80F
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Andy80F
SiBorg
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2004 F650GS
Apart from the obvious (new screen, paintwork, etc), the big difference is the return of the twin spark head - needed to comply with new Euro emissions legislation coming into force soon. Hopefully, it will clear up some of the S&S issues that plague the US model (US emissions legislation being already stiffer than those currently in force in the EU, US GS's suffer with this more than those sold in Europe).
It's also supposed to have a better headlight, span adjustable levers, the rear rack doesn't require an adaptor plate to take a topbox, and the inclusion of a BMW power socket as standard.
I've also heard a rumour of a Super Motord version being available, but I can't vouch for the accuracy of that one.
All supposed to be available in Europe around April time. No idea of price.
Apart from the obvious (new screen, paintwork, etc), the big difference is the return of the twin spark head - needed to comply with new Euro emissions legislation coming into force soon. Hopefully, it will clear up some of the S&S issues that plague the US model (US emissions legislation being already stiffer than those currently in force in the EU, US GS's suffer with this more than those sold in Europe).
It's also supposed to have a better headlight, span adjustable levers, the rear rack doesn't require an adaptor plate to take a topbox, and the inclusion of a BMW power socket as standard.
I've also heard a rumour of a Super Motord version being available, but I can't vouch for the accuracy of that one.
All supposed to be available in Europe around April time. No idea of price.
Wonder if that new front mudguard profile will improve side wind 'buffeting'? and whether it'll fit on older GSs?
I was reduced to a 20mph crawl on the hard shoulder of the M62 the other week. The wind kept 'lifting' the front of my bike up and dropping it a couple of feet to one side. New underpants
Still no trip meter / odo meter dual display.
And the Dakar should have an 18" rear wheel (and be 50kg lighter!)
BWM should build a desert racer replica - even taller, large tank etc.
I was reduced to a 20mph crawl on the hard shoulder of the M62 the other week. The wind kept 'lifting' the front of my bike up and dropping it a couple of feet to one side. New underpants
Still no trip meter / odo meter dual display.
And the Dakar should have an 18" rear wheel (and be 50kg lighter!)
BWM should build a desert racer replica - even taller, large tank etc.
Deleted Member Mtn
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Spout said:
glad i'm not the only one that suffers with 'wind' on the 650
Sid
Guest
Spout has a lardy/muffled Staintune so 20mph is actually flat out for him!! (D only kidding!))
Still miffed that the 'new' 650 hasn't got the twin headlights of the 1150 or Scarver - anyone know of a conversion route for the 650GS to "twin" headlight-ness?
D only kidding!))Still miffed that the 'new' 650 hasn't got the twin headlights of the 1150 or Scarver - anyone know of a conversion route for the 650GS to "twin" headlight-ness?
Trevor George
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There's this Touratech twin-headlamp unit, shown below. This image is from <b>the Touratech website</b>. I've read that the unit isn't all that effective though, so maybe the money, £188, is better kept in your pocket.
<img border="2" width="200" height="130" src="http://www.touratech.de/shop_uk/media/01-040-1200-01.jpg">
Cheers ..... Trevor, Bristol, UK. <b>F650 website dedicated to UK and Ireland owners/ enthusiasts.</b>
<img border="2" width="200" height="130" src="http://www.touratech.de/shop_uk/media/01-040-1200-01.jpg">
Cheers ..... Trevor, Bristol, UK. <b>F650 website dedicated to UK and Ireland owners/ enthusiasts.</b>
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