BMW F 650 GS Dakar (2002)

The BMW F 650GS Dakar is a 2002 motorcycle with a four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC engine with capacity at 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in. The compression ratio is 11.5:1 and it has a liquid cooling and fuel induction system. Its maximum power is 37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm and maximum torque 60 Nm / 6.12 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm. The motorcycle has a five-speed transmission and chain final drive. It has a bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section, 41mm telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge front suspension, and a spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable rear suspension. The motorcycle has a wire-spoke wheel with front rims measuring 1.60 x 21 and rear rims measuring 3.00 x 17. Its fuel capacity is 17.3 liters / 4.6 US gal and reserve is approximately 4.5 liters / 1.2 US gal., with a tank range of 370 kms / 230 miles. Its dry weight is 176 kg / 388 lbs and wet weight 191 kg / 421.1 lbs, a top speed of 172 km/h / 106.9 mph, and consumption average of 4.7 l/100 km / 60.5 US mpg. The motorcycle has a Capacitor Discharge Ignition system and a three-phase alternator 400W, and utilizes a cable operated throttle with multi-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated clutch. The BMW F 650GS Dakar has a standing 1/4 mile time of 14.4 sec and can be found in the Manual & Tech info at BMWgsclub.nl / Hint & Tips.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW F 650GS Dakar

Year: 2002

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: 1489 mm / 58.6 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