2000 BMW F 650

Pros: Styling, BMW, comfort, dual purpose, engine smoothness, handling
Cons: not as fast as some bikes in this price range

The F650 defies classification. Most people would consider it a dual-purpose bike; meaning it is good off-road as well as on-road. Some people classify it as a touring bike. I guess that's because it doesn't fit into the categories of cruiser (Harley...

Pros: Lowering kit, Easy handling
Cons: High center of gravity Minimal wind shield

I've had a couple of clunker MCs before, but I would call my 1999 F650 my first "real" MC. Realizing mine is not the 2000 model, it is almost exactly the same, minus a feature or two.

It didn't take long for me to get used to handling my new...

Pros: sex on wheels.
Cons: Not available yet

I'm hot for the redesigned 650s for the current model year. They will be available in a couple of months if BMW production and delivery stays on schedule.

Although the Epinions category puts the 650 into the "touring" category, the...

Pros: Gorgeous, good handling, ABS, good for dual-purpose
Cons: Engine surges badly, front wheel throws water on the rider during the rain

I heard so many good things about the F650 that I put a deposit on the 650GS as soon as it was introduced (March, I think, of '00). And I had ridden a 650 many times, as a loaner, whenever my K1200RS was in for service. But problems with the GS have...

Pros: Excellent handling and low seat height makes a great bike for short or learner riders.
Cons: Expensive.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
1 - The bike reviewed is an Australian model. Research at the BMW websites indicates that it is identical to the model released in the USA and the UK. Models released elsewhere in Europe may have power inhibitors installed,...

Pros: perfect for freeway commuting
Cons: maintenance costs, clunky gearbox, chain drive

First let me describe my motorcycle history; I've owned a Honda CB100, Honda XL350, Honda Ascot 500 and now a BMW F650. This is the largest engine I've owned thus far, so I can't compare it to similar motorcycles, but I can tell you what I do and don't...

Pros: Great looks, very agile and controllable
Cons: Runs hot

Background: Ridden dirt bikes since my teens, now at 32, 1999 BMW F650 is my first road bike. I've got to be honest, I've wanted a BMW since 1989 but didn't make the move until this year. A friend at flight school had a 1980's model BMW, I think it...

Pros: Light enough to "flick" around in town. Very stable on the highway, with plenty of power for passing or keeping up with the flow of traffic.
Cons: Inadequate wind protection for highway use.

I bought my F650 (actually a 1999 model - same as the 2000) in April 2000. I was looking for a good bike to get back into the sport after a 34 year absence. After completing the MSF Riders Course and getting the motorcycle endorsement on my driver's...

Pros: Comfort, handling
Cons: Power, price

I was looking for an agile bike to shoot around town and I friend emailed me that he had just bought a 2002 BMW F650CS. Upon seeing it, three numbers didn't add up: one cylinder, 50 hp and $9,000. It started right up and sounded smooth, for a thumper....

Pros: Smart looking, all purpose bike that is good for everything and everybody
Cons: Vibrations at high speed and non-adjustable hand-brake handle.

It's all in the name "Funduro" or SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle), this is NOT another "nada funduro" boring bike. Also, I'm a rather tall bloke (1.85 m) so I need a "biggish" bike to be comfortable. I have had a Husquarna street bike long ago, and recently...

Pros: Comfort, torquey engine, beefy rack, high quality construction
Cons: Vibration, no tubeless tires

I rode the 1999 F650 at Brattin Motors, in San Diego, mostly because it was the cheapest nearly new BMW they had, and because of a very favorable review online.
I loved the upright posture imposed by the seat and handlebars. My first impression,...

Pros: Very good on road and surprisingly good off, if you know what your doing.
Cons: chain life can be short if you dont look after it.

These are really good bikes, some early GS's didn't idle niceley cos the injectors were a bit small, but bmw fixed it if you complained. but we are really talking about the Funduro not the GS. These are top bikes and I would recomend to almost ...

Pros: Its a blast to ride. Feels light and flickable. Very reliable.
Cons: None.

This was my second street bike and I fell in love with it. Its a great bike for a beginner as well as experienced riders. The engine is built to last a lifetime. It always starts immediately and will never give you problems. The bike is very...