Design BMW F650CS

the storage compartment motorcycles have fuel tank.

many elements of design, such striking colors used coordinated body panels, space age instrument panel, translucent passenger grab handles, , slickly serviceable storage compartment had consumer appliance feel , appearance, remind[ing] of current computer peripherals such hp scanjet printers. small transparent wind screen seemed imac-inspired , , use of translucent polycarbonate elsewhere hinted @ apple s style @ time. addition of superfluous oblong slots incongruous rubber inserts along sides of aluminum frame led rider magazine quip overstyled . bmw ripped page strategy book of apple computer inc 3 youth-oriented color choices, azure blue metallic, golden orange metallic , beluga blue.

one of f650cs removable bag options.

to attract fashion conscious buyer, f650cs had special color options side panels, either match other body panels or in aluminum, , choice of 2 seat colors, total of 24 permutations. modularity extended multi-use top storage compartment, came small removable soft bag, , used optional larger soft shoulder bag, or hard plastic case have added audio system cd player. ignition key matched 3 different locking compartment options, , audio system integrated speedometer automatically increased music volume @ higher speeds , increased bass @ low speed.

while f650cs similar gs released in 2000, had several unique features including single-sided swingarm, toothed belt drive, modular soft case baggage, , storage area in traditionally top tank of bike. fuel tank instead placed underneath rear half of seat, fuel filler cap on right hand side of rear of bike.

a toothed belt drive cleaner, quieter, , more responsive chain drive, , requires less maintenance, has greater power losses.

traditionally, bmw has favored shaft drive, first time chose belt drive application advantages in cost , weight on shaft drive, , because did not require frequent cleaning, lubrication, , adjustment of roller chain drive, lasting longer chain , running quieter. using belt drive consistent intent attract new motorcyclists might not comfortable mechanical chores associated motorcycling. though belt drives have greater power loss chains, typical of high-performance motorcycles, not suffer chain lash, since chains must kept loose belts remain tight @ times, meaning responsiveness of drivetrain comparable heavier , more costly shaft drive.