The BMW F 650 ST Strada is a four-stroke, single cylinder, DOHC motorcycle produced from 1994 to 2000. It has a capacity of 652 cc and a compression ratio of 8.8:1. The bike has a liquid cooling system and dry sump lubrication, with 2 x 33mm Mikuni carburetors for induction and digital ignition. It has a five-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The bike has a single loop tubular frame with bolt-on trussing, and front suspension with 41mm telescopic forks that are non-adjustable. The rear suspension is a rising rate monoshock will preload adjustable, and the bike has a ground clearance of 800 mm and a dry weight of 173 kg. The fuel capacity is 17 litres, and the average consumption is 5.5 l/100km. The brake distance at 60-0 and 100-0 is 13.6 m and 38.1 m, respectively. The standing 1/4 mile time is 13.7 seconds with a top speed of 165.2 km/h. The bike has a simple design but is comfortable and practical for long rides with good fuel economy. Overall, the BMW F 650 ST Strada is a reliable bike suitable for both novice and experienced riders.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: BMW F 650 ST Strada
| Year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Production | 1994 – 2000 total 51 405 units |
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in. |
| Bore x Stroke | 100 x 83mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 |
| Cooling | Liquid |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Induction | 2 x 33mm Mikuni carburetors |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starting | Electric |
| Spark Plugs | NGK D8EA |
| Clutch | Multi plate in oil |
| Max Power | 35 kW / 48 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 57 Nm / 5.8 kgf-m / 42 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.75 / 2nd 1.75 / 3rd 1.31 / 4th 1.05 / 5th 0.88:1 |
| Frame | Single loop tubular with bolt on trussing |
| Front Suspension | 41mm Telescopic forks non adjustable. |
| Front Wheel Travel | 170 mm / 6.7 in. |
| Rear Suspension | Rising rate monoshock preload adjustable. |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 165 mm / 6.5 in. |
| Front Brakes | Single 300mm disc 2piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 210mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 100/90 -18 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/80 -17 |
| Front Rim | 2.5 x 18 |
| Rear Rim | 3.0 x 17 |
| Dimensions | Length: 2180 mm / 86.2 in. Width: 820 mm / 32.3 in. Height: 1220 mm / 48 in. |
| Wheel Base | 1480 mm / 58.3 in. |
| Seat Height | 785 mm / 30.9 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 800 mm / 31.5 in. |
| Dry Weight | 173 kg / 381.4 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 191 kg / 421 lbs. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 5.5 l/100km / 42.8 US mpg |
| Tank Range | 309 kms / 192 miles |
| Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 | 13.6 m / 38.1m / 44.6 ft / 125.1 ft. |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 13.7 sec / 149.8 km/h / 93.1 mph |
| Acceleration 0 – 100mk/h / 62 mph | 6.2 sec |
| Top Speed | 165.2 km/h / 102.7 mph |
