All F650 motorcycles produced from 2000 to 2007 used a 652 cc engine built in Austria by Rotax and were built by BMW in Berlin. The Scarver was different from the F650GS variants in that it utilized a belt drive system opposed to a chain, had a much lower seat height, and was intended for on-road use. 2002 saw the addition of the F650CS 'Scarver' motorcycle to the line up. An off-road focused F650 Dakar model was also launched that year.
In 2000, the F650 was redesigned, now with fuel injection, and labeled the F650GS. The mission for the F 650 was to provide an entry level BMW motorcycle.
#Boxer 6 engine series#
The F Series of single-cylinder BMW motorcycles was first launched in 1994, as the F650, and was built by Aprilia around a carbureted 650 cc four-stroke, four-valve, single-piston engine, and chain drive. The series differ primarily in the class of engine that each uses. Main article: BMW in motorsport § MotorcyclingīMW have a long history in motorsports with many successes in a wide range of disciplines including Isle of Man TT, Dakar Rally, and Superbikes. As it was the case until now, BMW's most successful motorcycle is still the R 1200 GS with 23,681 units sold in 2015. With an aim for 2020 to supply 200,000 vehicles to customers, BMW Motorrad is targeting an increase of its dealership from around 1,100 to 1,500 in the future. The biggest single market in 2015 was once again Germany (23,823 units), followed by the United States (16,501 units), France (12,550 units), Italy (11,150 units), United Kingdom (8,200 units) and Spain (7,976 units). With a total of 136,963 vehicles sold in 2015, BMW registered a 10.9% increase in sales in comparison with 2014. Models are S1000RR, S1000R, and S1000XR.īMW Motorrad achieved record sales for the fifth time in succession in 2015. S series – performance-oriented inline-four engine of 999 cc capacity featuring chain drive.K series – straight-six engine of 1,649 cc capacity featuring shaft drive.This family also includes the R nineT, which uses the previous generation air and oil-cooled boxer engine, and the R18, which uses a newly designed air and oil-cooled 1,802 cc boxer engine. R series – primarily twin-cylinder boxer engines of 1,254 cc capacity featuring liquid cooling and shaft drive.Models are G310R, G310GS, and G310RR, all manufactured in India by TVS Motor Company. G series – single-cylinder engine of 313 cc capacity featuring chain drive.F series – parallel-twin engines of 853 cc and 895 cc capacity featuring chain drive.C series – maxi-scooters called Urban Mobility Vehicles by BMW.īMW Motorrad motorcycles are categorized into product families, and each family is assigned a different letter prefix.
In 2008, BMW introduced the DOHC Boxer HP2 Sport, Īnd entered the serious off-road competition motorcycle market with the release of the BMW G450X motorcycle. Ĭurrent production includes a variety of shaft and chain driven models, with engines from 310 cc to 1,802 cc and models designed for off-road, dual-purpose, sport, and touring activities. The most popular model is the R1200GS and its sibling R1200GS Adventure, which sold 24,467 units – accounting for 28% of BMW's annual production. Most of the current motorcycles in BMW Motorrad's range were designed by David Robb, who was the company's chief designer from 1993 to 2012 when he was replaced by Edgar Heinrich. Some engines are manufactured in Austria, China, and Taiwan. With the exception of the G310 series (which is produced at TVS's Tamil Nadu, India plant ), all BMW Motorrad's motorcycle production takes place at its plant in Berlin, Germany. BMW Motorrad still uses the flat-twin boxer configuration, but now manufactures motorcycles with a variety of engine configurations.Ĭurrent production BMW's best selling motorcycle, the R1200GS BMW K1200S 2014 BMW S1000R BMW manufactured its first motorcycle in 1923, the R32, which featured a flat-twin boxer engine. The company began as an aircraft engine manufacturer in the early 20th century and through World War I.
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