BMW’s First Adventure Bike Wasn’t a GS… It Was This and I bought it!

What happens when you combine an Austrian engine, Italian assembly, and German engineering? You get one of the most underrated dual-sport bikes of the '90s: the BMW F650 Funduro.
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In this video, I share the story of why I bought a 1998 F650 Funduro, take you along on my first ride, and explore why this bike still deserves a place in the adventure world today.

✅ Simple.
✅ Reliable.
✅ A thumper with serious character.

From its quirky under-seat fuel tank to its surprising off-road manners, the Funduro isn’t just a vintage bike—it’s a gateway to pure riding joy. If you're into forgotten bikes, lightweight adventure machines, or just curious about how BMW’s dual-sport journey began, this one’s for you.

🔧 Key Specs:

652cc Rotax single-cylinder engine

48 hp / 60 Nm torque

191 kg dry weight

Built in Italy by Aprilia for BMW

🧭 Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
00:45 – Why I Wanted This Bike
02:30 – What Makes the F650 Funduro Unique
04:15 – First Ride Impressions
06:00 – The Quirks
07:30 – Final Thoughts & Why I Love It

👇 Drop a comment if you’ve owned or ridden one of these thumpers—I’d love to hear your story.

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