BMW F 650 GS Dakar (2005)

The BMW F 650GS Dakar is a four-stroke, single-cylinder motorcycle with a capacity of 652cc and a maximum power of 50hp at 6800rpm. It has a 5-speed transmission, chain final drive, and wire spoke wheels with a front suspension of a 41mm telescopic fork and stabilizer bridge. The rear suspension is continuously adjustable, and the bike has front and rear disc brakes. The motorcycle has a length of 2189mm, a width of 910mm, and a seat height of 870mm. Its dry weight is 176kg, and its fuel capacity is 17.3L. The BMW F 650GS Dakar has a top speed of 172km/h and can travel up to 370km on a tank of fuel. The bike’s manual and tech information can be found on BMWgsclub.nl, and there are hints and tips available for riders.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW F 650GS Dakar

Year: 2005

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: 2 Spark 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: ~Ac”E |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 ~Ac”E |300mm disc, 2 piston caliper

Rear Brakes: Single ~Ac”E |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~A degrees

Dimensions: Length: 2189 mm / 86.2 in. Width: (incl. mirrors) 910 mm / 35.8 in.

Wheelbase: 1489 mm / 58.6 in.

Seat Height: 870 mm / 34.25 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 / 50.3 US mpg

Tank Range: 370 kms / 230 miles

Standing ~A1/4 Mile: 14.4 sec

Top Speed: 172 km/h / 106.9 mph

Manual & Tech info: BMWgsclub.nl / Hint & Tips