Although long an off-road competitor in such races as the Paris Dakar Rally, BMW is making a concerted push into the off-road market. The single-cylinder G650GS (formerly dubbed F650GS) returns as a dirt-capable streetbike for 2009. Other G650 models are the X series, powered by the same 652cc Single: The Xcountry scrambler, Xmoto supermotard and the enduro Xchallenge. On top of producing its own 450 enduro in the G450X, BMW has purchased off-road manufacturer Husqvarna.
History of BMW Motorcycles