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Recall: BMW G650GS & BMW G650GS Sertao

By Jensen Beeler 10/09/2016 No Comments

BMW of North America is recalling certain model year BMW G650GS & BMW G650GS Sertao motorcycles, manufactured March 8, 2013 to October 12, 2015. In total, 1,398 motorcycles are affected by this recall.

The recall centers around a software issue in the bikes’ engine control unit (ECU), which cause an affected motorcycle to stall, thus increasing the risk of a crash.

To rectify the situation, BMW will notify affect G650GS owners, and BMW dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin November 18, 2016. Owners should note that this recall supersedes recall 15V-537.

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Recall: BMW G650GS & G650GS Sertão

By Jensen Beeler 10/01/2015 5 Comments

BMW North America is recalling 2013-2015 BMW G650GS motorcycles, along with 2013-2014 BMW G650GS Sertão motorcycles because they might stall when the clutch lever is pulled in.

Since the engine stalling could increase the likelihood of a rider’s crash, BMW North America has filed this recall with the NHTSA. The recall affects a total of 1,060 units.

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2011 BMW G650GS – A Face Only a Mother Could Love

By Jensen Beeler 10/28/2010 3 Comments

The 2011 BMW G650GS is a quasi-new model from the Bavarian factory, as the bike is built around the same F650GS platform we’re all familiar with, but adds a new headlight and bodywork package to the mix. Taking over from the old G650Gs which was built in China, the 2011 BMW G650GS is built in Germany at BMW’s central motorcycle plant, and is another model being shown ahead of EICMA by BMW, along with the 2011 BMW R1200R & 2011 BMW R1200R Classic.

With a 652cc DOHC liquid-cooled single-cylinder motor that puts out 48hp (and optional 34hp package is also available to comply with Spanish, and soon EU law), and 44 lbs•ft of torque. Tourers won’t be happy with BMW’s 14L (3.7 gallons) fuel tank for the G650GS, down from the previous 17.3L tank. That range trade-off has been made to help make the BMW G650GS more agile though, as the smaller tank helps get the 2011 BMW G650GS down to its 423 lbs wet weight, with a full tank of gas. A bounty of photos awaits you after the jump.

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