BMW F650CS

Bike of the Year for Motorcycle Experience, the BMW F650CS.
Motorcycle Experience's Dave Hatch and our guest Road Tester, Colin Fraser from Inside Motorcycles Magazine review why we thought this bike was worth the honour
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[@rickjones8159]

Just bought a 2003...for all the reasons expressed in this video...oh ya it's 2018

[@HDB112]

Rick Jones got one of 2002 two months ago, love it with a custom exhaust.

[@alextheskaterdude07]

I picked up a silver 2005 w/ ABS and heated grips for $1100.00 It's super clean, has 24K miles, an extra blue seat, 2 oil filters, the helmet lock and a painted lockable aftermarket cover for the cargo bay that I don't use. I prefer the tank bag/backpack/map pouch. I got it in Oct 2018 and love it. I ride it to work almost everyday to bike shop specializing in Harley. We work on a few other brands too. I call it my "old man's supermoto". For long rides though, I ride my 1985 H-D FLHTC bagger with 400,000 miles on it (runs better than new). Did I mention I love my Scarver?

[@1990-t1j]

Back in the early 2000s, I remember having one of these while my BMW was being serviced once. I was so impressed with it. Superb handler. Enough power.

[@davidmcleod5133]

This was the closest to a perfect bike I’ve ever ridden, and I’ve owned around 15 motorcycles in my lifetime. 10/10 for handling, looks, design, accessories... everything, really... except for the engine. The engine was adequate, but uninspiring. Enough power and torque to get the job done, maintain comfortable highway speeds for touring and all... but was kinda buzzy, and didn’t inspire any joy while ringing it out. Now, if BMW had put a Honda VTec 4-cylinder on there from one of their Japanese CB bikes... I would trade my firstborn, a kidney, and your choice of testicles for a chance to ride that! THAT would be motorcycle perfection!

[@puntacanamike]

Would this be the Colin Fraser of Shannonville ?

[@violethill]

I rode motorcycles (HD SX 175, Suzuki GS650) before I met my wife thirty years ago. The three kids gone now, I'm a perfectly fit 60 year old (everyone thinks I'm 45), and play full-court basketball with my college students about 9 hours a week. Want to start riding again -- mostly trailering my bike to isolated back roads with twisties way out in West Texas, New Mexico, Utah, etc., with the occasional short diversion down a gravelly dirt road for fun along the way. I'd like a classic-looking bike out of the ordinary that is a nice weight for me as a "newish" rider. Found one of these (in black), looks beautiful, warrantied with dealer, 12K miles for a really good price (really good). This bike just looks so great and feels like fun, even if it does sound a little weirder than other bikes.Question: Would this be a good bike for me to start back up cycling again? You know what I'm saying? Very much appreciate any insights.

[@nonatsu]

Va ser la meva primera moto, encara la enyoro. De fet, estic pensant tornar a comprar-la i vendre la meva Yamaha XSR900. GO FOR IT!!!!

[@davidmcleod5133]

A 2003 F650CS was my first bike ever. Loved it, never once dropped it or wrecked it, had plenty of get-up-and-go to do freeway speeds without too much power to get me in trouble. Sold it when I was convinced to graduate to “big boy bikes.” Realized what a mistake that was six years down the line, so found me an 05 with antilock brakes. Long story short... yes. This bike would be great to get reacquainted with riding on.