BMW F 650 GS Dakar Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

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

2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006Model years
652 ccDisplacement
50 hpPower
60.0 Nm @ 5,000 rpmTorque
199 kgWet weight
910 mmSeat height
17.3 LFuel tank
1,489 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20012002200420052006
Year-specific specification changes

The 2001 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front brakes
20052006Double disc
Front tire
2002100/90-19 57S
200490/90-21
Fuel system
20052006Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / BMW engine management, dual igntion
Power
200250.7 hp (37.0 kW) @ 6,500 rpm
200649.6 hp (36.2 kW) @ 6,500 rpm
Rear tire
2002130/80-17 65S
2004130/80-17
Torque
2004200660.0 Nm (6.1 kgf-m or 44.3 ft.lbs) @ 4,800 rpm
Wet weight
20052006193 kg (425.5 lb)
Wheelbase
20041,479 mm (58.2 inches)
Front wheel travel
2002170 mm (6.7 inches)
2005200641 mm (1.6 inches)
Rear wheel travel
2002165 mm (6.5 inches)
2005135 mm (5.3 inches)
2006220 mm (8.7 inches)
Seat height
2002780 mm (30.7 inches)
20042006870 mm (34.3 inches)
Top speed
2002166.0 km/h (103.1 mph)
20042006170.0 km/h (105.6 mph)

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.

Engine power50 hp
Low 12 hpAverage 81.6 hpHigh 193 hp

About 39% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 35th percentile across BMW models.

Displacement652 cc
Low 247 ccAverage 909 ccHigh 1,649 cc

About 28% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 27th percentile across BMW models.

Wet weight199 kg
Low 130 kgAverage 226.7 kgHigh 364 kg

About 12% lighter than the BMW database average. Around the 26th percentile across BMW models.

Seat height910 mm
Low 710 mmAverage 809 mmHigh 910 mm

About 13% taller than the BMW database average. Around the 99th percentile across BMW models.

Fuel capacity17.3 L
Low 9.8 LAverage 19.2 LHigh 30 L

About 10% smaller than the BMW database average. Around the 41st percentile across BMW models.

This model BMW database average

BMW database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power35th

50 hp — more powerful than about 35% of BMW models with power data.

Displacement27th

652 cc — larger displacement than about 27% of BMW models.

Wet weight26th

199 kg — heavier than about 26% of BMW models, or lighter than about 74%.

Seat height99th

910 mm — taller than about 99% of BMW models.

Fuel capacity41st

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.

Wheelbase1,489 mm
This bike

1,489

BMW avg

1,497

Close to average.

Seat height910 mm
This bike

910

BMW avg

809

13% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 652 cc • 50 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,489 mmSeat 910 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 90/90-S21 front / 130/80-S17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 90/90-S21
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

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)
Rear wheel travel 210 mm (8.3 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 90/90-S21
Rear tire 130/80-S17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 199 kg (438.7 lb)
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)

Performance

Top speed 163.0 km/h (101.3 mph)

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.