BMW F650GS and G650GS (single cylinder) Buyers Guide

[@MrBerserk74]

Thanks for the extensive video! Looking to buy one of these soon as a first bike. Good to have some tips on what to look out for :)

[@davesimmons-aclassicmotorc5812]

@@MrBerserk74 Great, glad you got something from it! 👍 it’s a super first (last and in between) bike 😀

[@axleg3737]

Thanks for the video. I have just manged to buy one, great bike does have a lot soul , great looks and ride,👍

[@davesimmons-aclassicmotorc5812]

@@axleg3737 Great you got something from it! 👍 Enjoy

[@heint8169]

2004 f650 here, great bike. Aluminium swing arm is simple.

[@davesimmons-aclassicmotorc5812]

@@heint8169 I agree, a great bike! 👍

[@YouMotorcycle]

The G650GS came with both cast and spoked wheel depending on if you got the G650GS base model, or the G650GS Sertao which was a follow-up to the F650GS Dakar.

[@davesimmons-aclassicmotorc5812]

@@YouMotorcycle Thanks, yes absolutely correct the Sertao has a 21” spoked rim

[@vikos2]

Excellent video! I got a 2003 model and very happy with it! If you are looking to get a new seat as you mentioned, I'd be interested in buying the one you have now. Let me know.

[@davesimmons-aclassicmotorc5812]

Thanks, I’m keeping it for the time being as not buying a new one just now. Enjoy your bike!

[@tiagorocha1740]

I just bought one of those from 2004 with 22400 km. Awesome first bike. I just needed to tight water pump screws because it was leaking just a little droplet. I have central rest and original top case. I'm trying to keep it original but i will need to 3D print an part so I can add a phone above the speedometer.

[@davesimmons-aclassicmotorc5812]

Thanks, they are a good bike, if your leak comes back the seals need replacing eventually. It’s quite time consuming to do but the parts are cheap

[@tiagorocha1740]

@davesimmons-aclassicmotorc5812 oh and great video! Keep posting pls! Maybe I will do a Portuguese version for mine 🙂

[@christianweller4288]

Thanks for the info… always liked the 650., so at some point will be looking for a clean G.

[@davesimmons-aclassicmotorc5812]

@@christianweller4288 Hi, great, glad it’s useful to you, both are really good bikes, obviously a G is more expensive as it’s newer.