BMW G 650 GS SERTAO

January 30, 2012 1:00 PM AEDT

The BMW G 650 GS Sert__o, the successor to previous tough, go-anywhere single cylinder Adventure models, will arrive in Australia with a starting price of $12,700. In distinctive Aura White / Arroyo Blue, the G 650 GS Sert__o will be delivered with high windshield, engine guard, hand protectors, enlarged front mudguard, rear rack, heated grips and power socket as standard equipment. ABS brakes (switchable) can be optioned for $650 as can Anti Theft Alarm System for $505.

The new G 650 GS Sertão uses the established liquid cooled, high-torque single cylinder engine of the G 650 GS with two overhead camshafts, fuel injection and double ignition. Its 652 cc displacement delivers 35 kW at 6500 rpm and a max torque of 60 Nm at 5000 rpm. Options include output reduction to 25 kW at 6500 rpm and 47 Nm torque at 4500 rpm.

Whereas the G 650 GS chassis was developed primarily for country roads and light off-road use, the Sertão presents far greater off-road practicality in the form of longer spring travels and tighter tuning.

The G 650 GS will arrive in March 2012.