The BMW C 650 GT Highline motorcycle specifications include a 647 cc (39.48 cu in) engine, power of 60 hp (43.8 kW) @ 7,500 rpm, an automatic gearbox, and a listed weight of 261 kg (575.4 lb).
Key specifications
The 2018 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the BMW C 650 GT Highline compares
This compares the motorcycle with all BMW models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the BMW database average.
About 26% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 42nd percentile across BMW models.
About 29% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 21st percentile across BMW models.
About 15% heavier than the BMW database average. Around the 86th percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 34th percentile across BMW models.
About 17% smaller than the BMW database average. Around the 28th percentile across BMW models.
BMW database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
60 hp — more powerful than about 42% of BMW models with power data.
647 cc — larger displacement than about 21% of BMW models.
261 kg — heavier than about 86% of BMW models, or lighter than about 14%.
795 mm — taller than about 34% of BMW models.
16 L — larger than about 28% of BMW fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with BMW average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across BMW models where that dimension is available.
2,218
2,193
Close to average.
822
877
6% below average.
1,411
1,199
18% above average.
1,591
1,497
6% above average.
795
809
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR15 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 160/60-ZR15 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 364 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.230 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 229.9 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 92.7 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.20:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Scooter |
|---|
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 647 cc (39.48 cu in) |
| Power | 60 hp (43.8 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 66.0 Nm (6.7 kgf-m or 48.7 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 79.0 x 66 mm (3.1 x 2.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.6:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | BMS-E digital engine management |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | Automatic |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Centrifugal |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel tube construction with aluminium die cast unit |
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| Front suspension | Upside-down fork 40 mm |
| Rear suspension | Single-sided swing arm |
| Front wheel travel | 115 mm (4.5 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 115 mm (4.5 inches) |
| Rake | 25.4° |
| Trail | 92 mm (3.6 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. ABS. Floating discs. Two-piston calipers. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR15 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-ZR15 |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 261 kg (575.4 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 241 kg (531.3 lb) |
| Seat height | 795 mm (31.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,218 mm (87.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 822 mm (32.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,411 mm (55.6 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,591 mm (62.6 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 16.00 L (4.23 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 4.00 L (1.06 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 4.40 L/100 km (22.7 km/l or 53.46 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 102.1 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Emission details | Regulated three-way catalytic converter, compliant with EU4 emission standard |
Performance
| Top speed | 180.0 km/h (111.8 mph) |
|---|---|
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2490 hp/kg |
Electrical and instruments
| Electrical | 12 V / 12 Ah, maintenance-free battery. |
|---|---|
| Lights | LED light |
Other specifications
| Color options | Ocean Blue Metallic Matt, Black Storm Metallic and Light White |
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| Comments | Windscreen. Automatic stability control (ASC). Heated Grips. Seat Heating. Tyre Pressure Control. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from BMW models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official BMW information before relying on them. Visit the official BMW website.