BMW F650 GS Dakar (2000)

The BMW F 650GS Dakar is a single-cylinder, liquid-cooled motorcycle with a 652cc capacity and 50 horsepower at 6800 rpm. It has a 5-speed transmission and chain final drive, with wire spoke wheels and a front suspension of a 41mm telescopic fork. It has a maximum torque of 44.25 lb-ft at 5200 rpm and a top speed of 172 km/h. The bike has a bridge-type steel section frame with a bolted-on rear section, and the front and rear wheel travels are both 210 mm. The front brake is a single 300mm disc, while the rear brake is a single 240mm disc. The tank capacity is 17.3 liters, with a reserve of approximately 4.5 liters, and the bike has a fuel consumption average of 4.7 l/100 km. It has a dry weight of 176 kg and a wet weight of 191 kg. The bike has a standing 1/4 mile time of 14.4 seconds and a tank range of 370.2 kilometers. BMWgsclub.nl offers a manual and tech information for the bike.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW F 650GS Dakar

Year: 2000


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 mph
Tank Range: 370.2 kms / 230 miles
Standing 1/4 Mile: 14.4 sec
Top Speed: 172 km/h / 106.9 US mpg
Manual & Tech info: BMWgsclub.nl / Hint & Tips

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