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| Model: | BMW F 650 GS Dakar |
| Year: | 2005 |
| Category: | Enduro / offroad |
| Rating: | 75.6 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
| Safety: | See our safety campaign with the high safety rated bikes in this category.
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| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 652.00 ccm (39.79 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | Single cylinder |
| Stroke: | 4 |
| Power: | 49.61 HP (36.2 kW)) @ 6500 RPM |
| Torque: | 60.00 Nm (6.1 kgf-m or 44.3 ft.lbs) @ 4800 RPM |
| Compression: | 11.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 100.0 x 83.0 mm (3.9 x 3.3 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / BMW engine management, dual igntion |
| Fuel control: | DOHC |
| Lubrication system: | Dry sump |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed |
Transmission type
final drive: | Chain |
| Clutch: | Multiple-disc clutch in oil-bath, mechanically operated |
| Physical measures |
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| Dry weight: | 177.2 kg (390.7 pounds) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: | 193.0 kg (425.5 pounds) |
| Seat height: | 870 mm (34.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall height: | 1,265 mm (49.8 inches) |
| Overall length: | 2,189 mm (86.2 inches) |
| Overall width: | 910 mm (35.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 1,489 mm (58.6 inches) |
| Chassis and dimensions |
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| Frame type: | Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section |
| Rake (fork angle): | 29.2° |
| Trail: | 123 mm (4.9 inches) |
| Front suspension: | Telescopic fork, stanchion diameter 41 mm, fork stabiliser |
| Front suspension travel: | 41 mm (1.6 inches) |
| Rear suspension: | Box-section steel section dual swing arm, central spring strut action via lever system, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable |
| Rear suspension travel: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Front tyre dimensions: | 90/90-S21 |
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 130/80-S17 |
| Front brakes: | Double disc |
| Front brakes diameter: | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc |
| Rear brakes diameter: | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Speed and acceleration |
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| Top speed: | 170.0 km/h (105.6 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.2800 HP/kg |
| Other specifications |
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| Fuel capacity: | 17.30 litres (4.57 gallons) |
| Fuel consumption pr. 10 km (6.2 miles): | 3.20 litres (0.85 gallons) |
| Comments: | Disengageable ABS brakes. |
| Further information |
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