2011 BMW G650GS Review - A value-priced BMW with a utilitarian heart

BMW's R1200GS is an icon in the adventure-touring category, but for many it's big and unwieldy, not to mention expensive. For those shorter of stature and lighter of wallet, BMW offers the G650GS for less than half the price of its big GS brother.

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[abhayvadhavkar]

I have been riding for over forty years and I have a 2011 G650GS, and I love it. Yes, it is a good bike for beginners but for those of us who like a nimble all-purpose bike for solo riding, I love this bike.

[Terraceview]

This is the only guy who can decently review on this channel.

[kickstart]

I bought one last month. First bike. I'm 5'10" and love it. Very easy to handle. The abs center stand and heated grips plus off road ability price point and BMW build quality closed the deal for me. I did also like the tiger but more expensive. Liked the bonneville but no abs and the other items above. I think it's a great value. Sure the single is a pro and a con. For me it's unique for that reason and I like it. --- great mph on regular and tubeless tires .... Ok. I really like it. I'm sure I'll want a bonne too and who knows what after that.

[okanaganrider]

I have a 2004 with spoke wheels. It was an F650GS back then. Great back road bike with 50/50 tires.

[YouMotorcycle]

The fuel economy on this bike is terrific. Even two up. We just did a 2, 000 km trip on one. Great does-it-all bike.

[tjpeters]

Thorough review delivered by a refreshingly normal person in a reasonable tone. Bravo.

[joaofive]

Great review. Really considering this bike after sitting on one at the Toronto motorcycle show, everything just seems to be in the right place. Want to test one out soon but will wait a couple of years before buying.

[Iboo]

I think it is 48 hp not just 40 ... at least the bikes here in Germany are, I don´t know if it´s the same for you in the US

[gopi]

Good review.. exhaust pipes sound different. Which are these

[jonathanambler]

Had mine 5 weeks now, I can't fault it.

[osxar]

I thought all f650gs models after 2008 were twin cylinders with close to 800cc.

But a minute in you say it's a single.

[svaralen]

Do you think it is beginner friendly?? Lovely bike!! Do you know the max load weight of the bike ? Thanx ✌️

[rcolonia]

Use a wind screen for recording audio!!

[leonaerts]

Hey there. Glad to see it overflow wail What's happening, guys. 11

[Koivisto]

My hair looked like that when I was 7. lol. great review btw!

[jonathanambler]

Richie, I upgraded the headlight bulb, its fine

[beicsconwy]

I have the older F650gs a 2003 model. Okay, so it is 12 years old this year, but with a Full Service History, I have a great bike for under £1500 - less than USD 2000. I never will buy a new bike. My GS650 is the dogs blox. 

[ernanimartins]

Dual muffler is only for aesthetics tho, as the left side one is dummy or fake one, still this bike is amazing!

[demiangarcia-monroy]

This though named 650 GS is not a 650 single. It is a 798 parallel twin. You can see the duel exhaust coming out from different parts of the engine in the front. Look up your engine size with the VIN # if you don't believe me.

[aksv]

What is the actual top speed and in city commuting mpg?