2009 Bmw F 650 GS US problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
15 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
3,668 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2009 model year. Data snapshot: . 15 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 15 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 11 | 73.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 26.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 6.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 6.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline: 2; Electrical System: 1; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1; Fuel System, Other: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 15 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 15; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (15). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 4 |
2009: 11; 2010: 4
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 11 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10262215 · 2009-03-18 (March 18, 2009)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW F650 GS MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAYS SPEEDS IN RAINY CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE STALLS DURING DECELERATION. THE CONTACT MUST HOLD THE THROTTLE OPEN IN AN ATTEMPT TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. HE IS IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 3,668. UPDATED 04/17/09 THE CONSUMER STATED ANYTIME THE CLUTCH WAS DISENAGED WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR SHIFTING, THE ENGINE WOULD STALL. THE INCIDENT ONLY OCCURRED IN HEAVY RAIN. UPDATED 04…
Owner-reported narrative. 3,668 miles reported. Look up ODI 10262215 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10264964 · 2009-04-10 (April 10, 2009)
DURING HEAVY RAIN AFTER CRUISING AT HIGHWAYS SPEED, ANYTIME THE CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED TO SLOW DOWN OR COME TO A STOP THE ENGINE WILL STALL. THE BIKE IS DIFFICULT TO RESTART. AT TIMES IT WILL NOT RESTART, OR WILL IMMEDIATELY STALL AGAIN UNLESS THE THROTTLE IS HELD OPEN. IT ALSO SPUTTERS AND MISFIRES WHEN IT DOES RESTART. STARTING AND STOPPING IS INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT AND JERKY DUE TO A SURGING AND JERKINESS, AND THE BIKES IDLE (WHEN IT DOES IDLE) IS VERY JUMPY. THIS ONLY HAPPENS AFTER HEAVY RAIN AND AT SPEEDS OVER 50 MPH. I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,376 miles reported. Look up ODI 10264964 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10274958 · 2009-06-25 (June 25, 2009)
1. THE EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE: RIDING IN THE RAIN EVENTUALLY CAUSE MY 2009 BMW F650 MOTORCYCLE ENGINE TO STALL. CLOSE EXAMINATION FOUND: AIRBOX WITH A LOT OF WATER INSIDE AND CHARCOAL CANISTER IS SOAKED WITH WATER. 2. THE FAILURE, HOW OFTEN IT OCCURS, ITS CONSEQUENCES AFTER RIDING IN THE POURING RAIN FOR A MORE THAN AN HOUR. THE STALL CAN HAPPEN 100% OF TIME WHEN PERFORMING FOLLOWING OPERATIONS: A) COME TO A STOP. B) SHIFTING GEAR. C) COASTING WITH CLUTCH DISENGAGED. ALL ABOVE OPERATIONS INVOLVED: CLUTCH DISENGAGED AND…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10274958 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10316089 · 2010-03-03 (March 3, 2010)
THE FIRST TIME I RODE MY 2009 BMW F650GS MOTORCYCLE IN THE RAIN, THE ENGINE SIMPLY CUT OFF WHILE I WAS RIDING. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ON A SIDE ROAD AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE BIKE RESTARTED ABOUT 10 MINUTES LATER AND I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THE NEXT DAY. THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE WHY IT FAILED AND SUGGESTED IT MAY HAVE BEEN A LOOSE BATTERY CABLE. THE BIKE HAS SINCE SPUTTERED IN THE RAIN, LEADING ME TO FEAR ANOTHER ENGINE CUTOFF WHILE RIDING. THERE IS AN NHTSA CAMPAIGN #09V499000 REGARDING THIS EXACT ISSUE WITH MY MAKE …
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10316089 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10297452 · 2009-12-29 (December 29, 2009)
2009 BMW F650GS MOTORCYCLE-CRACKS IN PLASTIC HOLDING GAS TANK-MANY OTHERS ON FORUMS REPORTING THIS ALSO. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10297452 at NHTSA ↗