BMW F650 CS 2004 what do you think.

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I have an opportunity to pick up a Scarver for a very good price. There are probably some issues with the bike such as,

It has not been started in 3 years, battery is dead and it s a 2004 that went on the road in 006 so the tires probably need to be replaced and who knows what else.

Presently I am riding a Kawi Vulcan 500 which I have had for years (my first bike since I was in my 20's) I have been looking a the Beemer 800 GT and while I know it is not the same bike I though it would be interesting to pick up this little 650 to see how I feel about this style of machine. The price will be a least 10K below a new F800.

Does anyone have any experience with this bike and what might you think a bike this age would be worth.

Your comments are greatly appreciated.

 

[Rotten_Ronnie]

I think of it as an underpowered single, and my test ride was a lowered bike, so I felt like I was socketed into the seat. Low centre of gravity, light, very responsive to steering and braking input. Not happy about plastic tank, so you are limited in luggage options for it.

 

[MacDoc]

Depends on your height. It was an urban bike way ahead of it's time.
If you are height challenged at all it will be brilliant against the much heavier and taller FS which I did not particularly like off road tho likely a good tourer ala the WeeStrom.

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/bmw/bmw_f650cs_04.htm

Way low centre of gravity, quiet belt drive, storage up top where the tank normally is. Certainly on my list for a do-all bike here in Australia.

It's 50 HP which lots for a solo rider and very nice seating position but it is low for the taller rider.

 

[Lightcycle]

My wife had one as a first "big" bike. She loved it: light bike, great handling, low centre of gravity as mentioned above. There is a removable hardcase you can get which fits in the space where the tank normally is. Great for storing valuables as it's lockable to the bike and waterproof.

The 2004 is a twin-sparkplug which evens out the idle speed and solves the surging issue the single sparkplug engines had. The single cylinder Rotax engine has been proven to be bulletproof but gets a bit vibey especially at highway speeds.

She only had it for a couple of seasons, but she rode a rental out in Vancouver Island. It had significantly more mileage and the shifter was very sloppy. Not sure if that's a symptom of neglect or whether they all get like that, but something to check out on a test-ride.

10-years old, I'd guess maybe it's worth $5K for a good working model that needs no work done. Less if it needs some TLC.

 

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Thanks for the comments. Yesterday I was at the BMW dealer and they happen to have 2 of these in perfect working order for sale. They are asking $4,900. I have decided this is not the bike for me. Of the Beemers I am most interested in the F800 GT but the price is a bit of a stretch. I am also looking at a Kawi ER6N and the YamahaFZ. There is a small chance I may be able to buy a2013 demo of the 800....otherwise I have to think....decisions.

 

[THMPR]

Can't really add much more to what has already been said. I have a 2002 CS. It's a good distance bike. You'd probably need some more seat padding. I've had it as far north as James Bay; as far east as Halifax, and as far south as Bloomsberg, PA.

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