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2012 BMW G650GS Review

By on January 3, 2012

If biking is your passion and you always wanted a sleek, slender, powerful, and stylish bike, BMW has made your dream come true. The 2012 BMW G650GS is one great bike which will give you an amazing on-road experience and even better off-road experience. The 2012 BMW G650GS is a bike for adventurous people who want to escape away on high-altitude mountains and in scorching deserts.

2012 BMW G650GS REVIEW

Features of 2012 BMW G650GS

Figures and Measurements

The 2012 BMW G650GS is an all-terrain bike that will channelize your inner fire of off-road biking. The G650GS is a single-cylinder 652 cc bike which has evolved through the GS badge of BMW. It can also be said as new BMW Dakar.

For the figures, the BMW G650GS has nearly 8 inches of suspension travel and 21-inch front spoke wheel with hand guards. A steel guard protects the lower engine when the driver sits at height of nearly 34 inches above the ground. The bike weighs 426 pounds when wet.

Handling and Maneuverability

The bike is said to have very cooperative chassis and has a one-piece handlebar which enables quick and prompt steering, even around the corners. When braking, the front end does not dive in excessively despite its added suspension travel.

2012 BMW G650GS price

The bike is although a little heavy in comparisons to other dirt bikes, but it cleared out mud holes and steep elevations pretty easily, without any hiccups, whatsoever. The tires, though fitted especially for on-road experiences, provided a great experience even when off the road, with excellent grip and stability.

The bike does not vibrate as much as one expects even at higher speeds. At 80 miles per hour, vibrations could hardly be felt at the rider’s seat. This BMW delivered a peak torque of 44.2 pound-feet at 7,200 rounds per minute, which means it has enough power to pull and carry heavy weights.

2012 BMW G650GS

The bike always feels more powerful as you might want it to slowdown and crawl at times, but it won’t. Clutch adjustments might be required, depending on driving habits. A driver who might have first tried his hands on other BMW bikes might take a little time to get acquainted to the responses of 2012 G650GS.

Comfort of Rider and Driver

With the seat placed a little high and weight slightly on heavier side, shorter men might find it difficult get on and off the bike. Drivers with longer legs find it quite easy to put their boots down during a stop or turns. The seat width is extremely comfortable and appropriate for rides of any duration. Foam cushion is good enough and doesn’t let you feel the pain even during longer journeys.

2012 BMW G650GS bike

Another pricey, but handy, add-on is the heated grips. These help a lot while driving through snow-clad mountains and high elevations at near-freezing temperatures. The heated grips produce enough heat to keep your hands warm and comfortable even in lowest of temperatures. Another handy feature in 2012 BMW G650GS is a tall windscreen which proves to be really beneficial while moving down a freeway. It also benefits to deflect and stop the dust and debris which gets kicked up by other riders while off the road.

2012 BMW G650GS

Sum Up

All in all, the BMW GS650GS is a highly capable and stable motorcycle from the manufacturer. It still carries and lives up to the BMW GS heritage from which it was born long ago. The bike is definitely suitable for its GS badge.

Price and Availability of 2012 BMW G650GS Sertao

Your wishes to take this bike off-road are anticipated to fulfill in January 2012. The prices start from $8,650, without any package. With heated hand-grips and power socket package, the price will go up to $9,000.

2012 BMW G650GS Review, 1.3 out of 5 based on 1 rating

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