The BMW F 650 GS Dakar motorcycle specifications include a 652 cc (39.79 cu in) engine, power of 50 hp (36.5 kW) @ 6,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 199 kg (438.7 lb).
Key specifications
The 2001 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the BMW F 650 GS Dakar 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 39% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 35th percentile across BMW models.
About 28% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 27th percentile across BMW models.
About 12% lighter than the BMW database average. Around the 26th percentile across BMW models.
About 13% taller than the BMW database average. Around the 99th percentile across BMW models.
About 10% smaller than the BMW database average. Around the 41st 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.
50 hp — more powerful than about 35% of BMW models with power data.
652 cc — larger displacement than about 27% of BMW models.
199 kg — heavier than about 26% of BMW models, or lighter than about 74%.
910 mm — taller than about 99% of BMW models.
17.3 L — larger than about 41% 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.
1,489
1,497
Close to average.
910
809
13% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 90/90-S21 |
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| Rear tire size | 130/80-S17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.251 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 251.3 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 76.7 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.20:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Enduro / offroad |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 652 cc (39.79 cu in) |
| Power | 50 hp (36.5 kW) @ 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 60.0 Nm (6.1 kgf-m or 44.3 ft.lbs) @ 5,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 100.0 x 83 mm (3.9 x 3.3 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front wheel travel | 210 mm (8.3 inches) |
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| Rear wheel travel | 210 mm (8.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 90/90-S21 |
| Rear tire | 130/80-S17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 199 kg (438.7 lb) |
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| Seat height | 910 mm (35.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,489 mm (58.6 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.30 L (4.57 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 163.0 km/h (101.3 mph) |
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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.