2012 BMW G650GS Sertao Review


With the new BMW G 650 GS Sertão, BMW Motorrad has added a new chapter in the history of sport in the single-cylinder BMW GS family. While the G 650 GS riders happy with his lean figure Offroad nervous, the G 650 GS sporting Sertão promises even more features, off-road capabilities, and an even stronger desire for adventure.

And all this without sacrificing the virtues of the BMW consolidated to resist, such as practical, attractive price-performance-cylinder has a horse and playful.

Offroad chassis for convenience, optimized properties on tour, and a dynamic design.

From a technical standpoint, the new G 650 GS Sertão uses well-established liquid-cooled, high torque of the engine cylinder G 650 GS dual overhead camshaft and electronic fuel injection and dual ignition. Its 652 cc producing 35 kW (48 hp) at 6,500 rpm and maximum torque 60 Nm at 5000 rpm. Options include a decrease in output of 25 kW (34 hp) at 6,500 rpm and 47 Nm at 4500 rpm.

While the G 650 GS chassis is designed primarily for road and light off-road driving, the Sertão this much off-road practice in terms of moving more throughout the spring and tight tuning. It is also equipped with wire spoke wheels.

Also the new concept of color emphasizes the dynamic nature of the single cylinder enduro.

2012 BMW G650GS Sertao
2012 BMW G650GS Sertao
2012 BMW Model G650GS Sertao Main

Essential features of the new BMW G 650 GS Sertão at a glance:

• High-torque, low-power single-cylinder engine to 652 cc. Maximum torque of 60 Nm at 5000 rpm and maximum power of 35 kW (48 hp) at 6,500 rpm. Reduction in the production of 25 kW (34 hp) available.

• Off-road concept the beginning of a long spring travel (front / rear 210 mm).

• wire wheels with alloy rims. Wheel sizes 21 "front and 17" rear.

• Dynamic color concept Blue White / Blue Letters Sertão Arroyo and seat black / gray.

• Carrier in black.

• Extended upper front cover.

• Two seat heights: 860 mm (standard) and 900 mm (optional).

• Windshield high.

• Hand protectors.

• aluminum engine cover.

• Strain: BMW Motorrad ABS (optional from the factory).

• A wide range of specialized equipment.

2012 BMW G650GS Sertao
2012 BMW G650GS Sertao

2012 BMW G650GS Sertao Features and Benefits

Spring travel and wire wheels for more off-road fun anymore.

BMW G 650 GS did not take long to win the hearts of many fans who were delighted by its chassis designed for maximum flexibility and ease in swinging fun on country roads, but without sacrificing comfort or tour properties. In addition, its high level of riding stability, steering precision and handling immediately inspires confidence even in the starter motor.

With the new BMW G 650 GS BMW Motorrad Sertão, the G 650 GS was accompanied by a sister model that highlights even more talents for the single-cylinder enduro offroad agile.

To this end, the elements of the front and rear suspension have been fitted with more spring travel. Equipped with a vertical tube of 41 mm in diameter and a stabilizer, the telescopic fork can now travel more than 210 mm instead of 170 mm. Also the rear suspension system, consisting of a fork with two swing arm, central spring and shock rocker, has a 210 mm instead of 165 mm travel in the spring. In addition, the wheelbase has been extended from 1477 mm to 1484 mm, now offers greater directional stability off-road terrain.

2012 BMW G650GS Sertao
2012 BMW G650GS Sertao

The G 650 GS Sertão also be equipped with wheels that meet other like SUV. Unlike the G 650 GS alloy wheels, wire Sertão sport alloy wheels with high quality and center rings. With its large diameter wheels compared to 21 instead of 19 inches and the width of the rim smaller in the rear (3.00 x 17 "instead of 3.50 x 17"), the size of the wheels the next big-time runner-road fun. Also the tires are changed according to the G 650 GS Sertão (54S and 65S 90/90 R21 front 130/80 R17 rear).

Enhanced security, greater ground clearance, more touring and practicality.

Present a seat height of 860 mm instead of 800 mm, much higher ground clearance and a solid bottom plate of aluminum, Sertão G 650 GS has the optimal conditions for off-road driving. In addition, high windshield, hand guards, and the front wheel range covers a greater degree of comfort on long journeys.

Cylinder sport unique and powerful and dynamic design.

652 cc, 35 kW (48 hp) with a single-cylinder liquid-cooled, electronic fuel injection, dual ignition, and closed-loop catalyst to give acceleration, which can not be a thrill. Its strengths are the spontaneous gas, refined riding properties make the balancer shaft, and a very low fuel consumption. The design of the new BMW G 650 GS Sertão do not have full access to its dynamic performance data, and more off-road practicality. The coloring, lettering, and a living to support not only to emphasize the sophisticated talents Offroad Sertão G 650 GS, but also emphasize its membership in the family dynamic GS BMW Motorrad.

2012 BMW G650GS Sertao
2012 BMW G650GS Sertao

Color characteristic of the style Enduro legendary GS.

The high-contrast colors Aura White / Blue Creek together with the seat in black letters / gray and bright Sertão provide the G 650 GS enduro Sertão its special character stronger.

This sporty particular, the contribution of black surfaces on the engine, exhaust covers, fork slider tubes, flat surface, rack, enlarged front wheel covers and hand guard. And quality engineering of the highlights of the wire-spoke wheels of the color of the aluminum engine guard, and the engine cover painted silver Nürburg generator and coupling.

Special equipment and special accessories - a plethora of options to optimize BMW G 650 GS Sertão.

Although the standard, the new BMW G 650 GS Sertão is a nearly perfect embodiment of a dynamic off-road enduro. In addition, BMW Motorrad offers a wide range of equipment and supplies exceptionally large for even greater customization of the new BMW G 650 GS Sertão.

Special equipment is shipped factory direct and integrated into the production process. Special accessories are installed in BMW Motorrad dealerships. The bike can be equipped with options after it left the factory.

The special equipment.

- BMW Motorrad ABS (switchable), including the hazard lights flashing.

- Heated grips .*

- DWA alarm system .*

- Take charge .*

* Also optional for an installation

Specific accessories.

Program storage space.

- The case Vario.

Holder case -.

- Liner case, the Vario.

- Top Box.

- Liner for topcase.

Range of equipment

Backpack tank -

Ergonomics and comfort.

- Heated grips .*

- Take charge .*

- Seat height (height 900 mm).

- The individual seat with luggage compartment (height 860 mm standard).

- Windshield, tall, toned.

Of security.

- DWA alarm system .*

Technology.

Bars accident -.

- LED for the charging connector on board.

- The reduction in yield of 25 kW.

* Also available as factory option.