BMW G650 X motard

g®eg™ · 10-11-2006, 01:54 PM

A very welcome and largely unexpected addition to the ranks of exciting new BMWs. Designed to provide an attractive way into the whole Beemer thing for younger riders, the trio of new bikes consists of the G650Xmoto Street Moto, the Xcountry Scrambler and Xchallenge Hard Enduro. All are based around an upgraded, 53bhp version of the 652cc Rotax single-cylinder engine seen in the F650 GS (which remains in the range), in a new steel-tube frame with bolt-on alumunium subframe, lightweight cast swingarm and a fuel tank under the seat.

Claimed weights are low (144-148kg or 317-326lb) and all have chain drive, 45mm upside-down forks and normal brakes: no odd front suspension or belt drive here. Each has its own specific brakes, wheels and suspension set-up to suit the road, multi-purpose and off-road guises.

Why does it look familiar?

Ah... you think you recognise the Xmoto Street Moto? If you're thinking Aprilia Pegaso Strada, then well spotted - the new bikes were developed in cahoots with Aprilia, and will be knocked out by their factory in Italy. As well as a clear styling and colour links to the XT660-powered Strada, the Xmoto shares the same 17in cast wheels and Brembo four-pot front brake. The road bike has firmer damping and less suspension travel than the others, sharper geometry thanks to the smaller front rim, and a KTM Duke-style headlight cowl.

The naked Xcountry is designed to have the dual purpose look and ability of fifties and sixties scramblers, and differs by having 19in front and 17in rear wire wheels with semi-knobbly tyres, softer suspension with a rear ride-height adjuster and a two-pot front brake.

And the start Xchallenge Hard Enduro is, as the name clearly suggests, a full-on trail bike with 21in and 18in wheels,long travel, softer forks with different spring rates, and hte fancy air rear shock used on the mighty HP2 enduro. It also wears flexible plastics to cope with spills, has lower overall gearing and a lightweight wave front disc.

OFFICER737 · 10-11-2006, 02:16 PM

hmmm....I kinda like that!

g®eg™ · 10-11-2006, 04:04 PM

HP 2 based hyper-tard?

g®eg™ · 10-11-2006, 04:04 PM

couple more

g®eg™ · 10-11-2006, 04:05 PM

R1100S-Rider · 10-22-2006, 10:19 PM

All the new bikes are spose to be coming out March of next year. Thats what the locla BMW dealer in Kansas city told me. The F800S/ST are spose to come out in March also.

Heres some pictures and info on the new G650s. They came out with a total of five new bikes. They are G650 - XMoto, G650 - Xchallenge, G650S - XCountry, K1200R Sport, and a limited addition HP2 bike.

http://www.bmwmoa.org/features/intermot_06/glaves.htm

R1100S-Rider · 10-22-2006, 10:25 PM

G650 - XCountry

[IMG]http://www.bmwmoa.org/features/intermot_[IMG]

schulteal · 03-25-2008, 08:26 PM

hey im looking for more snap from my bmw G650 xmoto, can anybody help?

R1100S-Rider · 03-28-2008, 07:58 PM

vrecksler · 03-28-2008, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schulteal

hey im looking for more snap from my bmw G650 xmoto, can anybody help?

I guess if I say trade it in for a Husaberg that is not much help? ;)

Is it stock? The usual aftermarket full exhaust, cams, etc. usually works for most bikes; the stock exhaust is usually heavy and clunky, and the Xmoto could certainly lose a few pounds. I don't know of any Xmoto specific forums and no one really has one of these on most of the supermoto forums I know of.

Perhaps try joining a BMW club because the engine in the Xmoto is essentially a long standing BMW boxer so I would assume there is a ton of knowledge on how to wring more performance from it is out there. Good luck!

81494 · 03-29-2008, 07:51 PM

Im not very impressed with any of the X bikes. They might appeal to the serious off-road riders, but I have tried all three and on pavement they are way too uncomfortable. The riding position is certainly for a different kind of riding, which is ok, but it still disappointed me. Plus, BMW forgot to provide enough accessories to make this a diverse bike for both touring and off-roading.
I think they should have stuck with the F650GS, since that bike is just phenomenal all-round. And if you want more power out of the single cylinder Rotax engine, you will be looking far and wide for performance parts. I suggest you sit tight until September this year when the F800GS comes out - that bike will make the X's obsolete.