BMW F 650GS Dakar (2004)

The BMW F 650GS Dakar is a motorcycle released in 2004 with a four-stroke, single-cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 652 cc. It has a liquid-cooled system, fuel induction, and cable-operated throttle. The motorcycle has a 2-spark system ignition, three-phase alternator, and 12V/12Ah battery. It has a max power of 37.3 kW and a max torque of 60 Nm at 5200 rpm. The motorcycle has a five-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The frame is a bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section. It has front and rear suspensions which are adjustable in spring setting and rebound stage damping. The front brake has a single 300mm disc with a 2-piston caliper while the rear brake has a single 240mm disc with a 1-piston caliper. The motorcycle has wire-spoke wheels with front rims of 1.60 x 21 and rear rims of 3.00 x 17. The front tire is 90/90 S21 while the rear tire is 130/80-17. The motorcycle has a length of 2189 mm, a width of 910 mm (including mirrors) and a wheelbase of 1489 mm. The seat height is 870 mm, dry weight is 176 kg and wet weight is 191 kg. The fuel capacity is 17.3 liters with an additional 4.5 liters in the reserve. The motorcycle’s average consumption is 4.7 l/100 km with a tank range of 370 km. The standing 1/4 mile is 14.4 sec and the top speed is 172 km/h. Manuals and technical information for the BMW F 650GS Dakar can be found at BMWgsclub.nl.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW F 650GS Dakar

Year: 2004


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: 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: 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 / 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

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