F650 Purchasing FAQs Index

Classic Q & A FAQs

• Q: I was thinking about getting a new fuel injected F650 GS or Dakar. Is there anything I should watch out for?
  A: This is a hot topic. But if you've already bought one and it surges and stalls, you'll be happy to know that there is a fix.
• Q: What are the main differences between the F650 and the F650ST (Carburetted Models) and the GS.
  A: Here’s a few Details of the Differences, along with a bit of History about the F.
• Q: Are there any others sites which give a bit of History about the F?
  A: Sure, Adrian Jowett's FAQ covers a lot of items about the History of The F650.
• Q: What are the parts that wear the most?
  A. Adrian Jowett's FAQ covers a lot of Wear Items.
• Q: Do you have any information on Buying or Selling an F, GS or Classic, including common wear items and things to look out for?
  A. See the The F650 History, Differences & Purchasing FAQ.
• Q: Do you have any information on Buying an F, GS or Classic for Tall Riders?
  A. See the The F650 History, Differences & Purchasing FAQ.
• Q: Do you have any information on Buying an F, GS or Classic for Short Riders?
  A. See the The F650 History, Differences & Purchasing FAQ (Consider anF650ST), the Classic Lowering Kit FAQ or the GS Lowering Kit FAQ.
• Q: Do you have a quick-list of gripes (or "features :-) ") that the Classic F has?
  A. Francois drew up a little list of Problems.
• Q. Is there any way to convert the GS/GSA to a Dakar?
  A. There is some information here. The F650 History, Differences & Purchasing FAQ.
• Q. Is there any way to convert the GS/Dakar to a Supermono?
  A. There is some information here. The F650 History, Differences & Purchasing FAQ.
• Q. Are there any other Bikes using the Rotax F650 Engine?
  A. Sure! there is some information here. The F650 History, Differences & Purchasing FAQ.

GS/Dakar Q & A FAQs

• Q: What is this I have been hearing about the GS Surging & Stalling? Should I really buy one?
  A: See Surging & Stalling Basics.
• Q: Is the GS/Dakar too High/Too Low for me?
  A: See the GS Lowering Kit FAQ and the Opinions for Tall Riders FAQ.
• See the F650 Purchasing FAQ which has BOTH Classic and GS/Dakar information.

Detailed Maintenance FAQs