BMW F 650 GS Dakar (2001)

The BMW F 650GS Dakar is a 2001 motorcycle with a four-stroke single-cylinder DOHC engine with a capacity of 652cc. It has a bore x stroke of 100 x 83mm, a compression ratio of 11.5:1, and is liquid-cooled with fuel induction. The throttle is cable operated and it has a wet sump lubrication system with a capacitor discharge ignition system. It also features a three-phase alternator of 400W and an electric start. The bike stands out with a max power of 37.3 kW @ 6800 rpm and a max torque of 60 Nm @ 5200 rpm.

The BMW F 650GS Dakar has a multiple-disc clutch in oil bath and is mechanically operated with a five-speed transmission, a chain final drive, and a bridge-type steel section frame with a bolted-on rear section. The front suspension is a 41mm telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge while the rear suspension is spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable. The motorcycle has single disc brakes with a 2-piston caliper on the front and a single disc brake with a 1-piston caliper on the rear. It also features wire-spoke wheels, a castor of 123mm, and a steering head angle of 60.8 degrees.

The BMW F 650GS Dakar has a length of 2189 mm, a width of 910 mm (including mirrors), and a wheelbase of 1479 mm. It has a seat height of 780 mm, a dry weight of 176 kg and a wet weight of 191 kg. The bike has a fuel capacity of 17.3 litres, a consumption average of 4.7 l/100km, and a tank range of 370 km. It can achieve a top speed of 172 km/h and a standing 1/4 mile of 14.4 sec. The manual and tech information can be found on the BMWgsclub.nl website.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW F 650GS Dakar

Year: 2001
Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in.
Bore x Stroke: 100 x 83mm
Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
Cooling: Liquid cooled
Induction: Fuel induction
Throttle: Cable operated
Lubrication: Wet sump
Ignition: Capacitor Discharge Ignition system
Alternator: Three-phase alternator 400W
Battery: 12V / 12Ah
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm
Max Torque: 60 Nm / 6.12 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm
Clutch: Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section
Front Suspension: 41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge
Front Wheel Travel: 210 mm / 8.3 in.
Rear Suspension: Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable
Rear Wheel Travel: 210 mm / 8.3 in.
Front Brakes: Single 300mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 240mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Wheels: Wire spoke wheels
Rims, front: 1.60 x 21
Rims, rear: 3.00 x 17
Front Tyre: 90/90 S21
Rear Tyre: 130/80-17
Castor: 123 mm / 4.8 in.
Steering Head Angle: 60.8 degrees
Dimensions: Length: 2189 mm / 86.2 in. Width: (incl. mirrors) 910 mm / 35.8 in.
Wheelbase: 1479 mm / 58.2 in.
Seat Height: 780 mm / 30.7 in.
Dry Weight: 176 kg / 388 lbs.
Wet Weight: 191 kg / 421.1 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal.
Reserve: Approx. 4.5 Litres / 1.2 US gal.
Consumption Average: 4.7 l/100 km / 60.5 US mpg
Tank Range: 370 kms / 230 miles
Standing 1/4 Mile: 14.4 sec
Top Speed: 172 km/h / 106.9 mph
Manual & Tech info: BMWgsclub.nl / Hint & Tips