Could someone please explain about the F series bikes?

[(RIP) Yamaha1]

I'm confused -

The F650GS is actually an 800cc twin?

The F800GS is also an 800cc twin?

What about the single cylinder models, then - how can I tell which is which when looking at adverts, and then there was the Funduro?

Please explain!!!

Mike

 

[rce]

The old F650 (pre 2008 I think) was a single at 650cc (sometimes referred to as a twin spark to add confusion)

Later F650GS is a twin 800cc with a detuned engine from the F800GS

The new naming scheme is:-
F means it is a twin.
G means it is a single

Soon the F650GS twin will be replaced by the F700GS which is very similar with a slightly more powerful 800cc engine

 

[Dean]

I'm confused -

Yes it is confusing

More here

And the new 7's and 8's will have electronic suspension (like the 12's)
and s few other bitts and bobs (7 getting 8's twin disc set up will appeal to many)

 

[v8legend]

I'm confused -

The F650GS is actually an 800cc twin?

The F800GS is also an 800cc twin?

Please explain!!!

Mike

BMW have done this for years in their cars. The 316, 318 and 320 all share a 2 litre engine. They often indicate a smaller engine size when the engine has been detuned. I think it started with the 525. It had a 2.8 litre engine, but was detuned specifically to match an auto box. As the performance was closer to the 2.5, that's what they called it.

 

[Timolgra]

F stands for feminine

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

F stands for feminine

Well, if that's the case we're guilty of riding a girl's bike as we've both owned 2 Dakars

 

[(RIP) Yamaha1]

Ah - thanks for that, guys - that explains a lot.

Mike

 

[Shep]

Well, if that's the case we're guilty of riding a girl's bike as we've both owned 2 Dakars

Yes, a fair and valid point indeed

 

[Timolgra]

Well, if that's the case we're guilty of riding a girl's bike as we've both owned 2 Dakars

Just how many smilies do we need to follow up with these days?

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Just how many smilies do we need to follow up with these days?

 

[Ash]

The old F650 (pre 2008 I think) was a single at 650cc (sometimes referred to as a twin spark to add confusion)

Later F650GS is a twin 800cc with a detuned engine from the F800GS

The new naming scheme is:-
F means it is a twin.
G means it is a single

Soon the F650GS twin will be replaced by the F700GS which is very similar with a slightly more powerful 800cc engine

650 twin is not " de tuned " but is in a different state of tuning

 

[Tim Cullis]

650 twin is not " de tuned " but is in a BETTER state of tuning

Not so snatchy off road.

 

[v8legend]

650 twin is not " de tuned " but is in a different state of tuning

The 800 engine is based on the F800S/ST which came with 85 bhp. Anything with less is detuned.

 

[argee]

It's an aptitude test - if you can't work it out (or can't be arsed to do the homework) you aren't allowed a Bimmer, you have to ride a Yamaha.......

 

[(RIP) Yamaha1]

It's an aptitude test - if you can't work it out (or can't be arsed to do the homework) you aren't allowed a Bimmer, you have to ride a Yamaha.......