The BMW F 650 GS SE motorcycle specifications include a 798 cc (48.69 cu in) engine, power of 48 hp (35.0 kW) @ 7,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 203 kg (447.5 lb).
Key specifications
How the BMW F 650 GS SE 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 41% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 27th percentile across BMW models.
About 12% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 46th percentile across BMW models.
About 10% lighter than the BMW database average. Around the 29th percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 72nd 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.
48 hp — more powerful than about 27% of BMW models with power data.
798 cc — larger displacement than about 46% of BMW models.
203 kg — heavier than about 29% of BMW models, or lighter than about 71%.
820 mm — taller than about 72% 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.
2,280
2,193
4% above average.
1,240
1,199
3% above average.
1,575
1,497
5% above average.
820
809
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/80-H19 |
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| Rear tire size | 140/80-H17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.236 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 236.5 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 60.2 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.08:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2012 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 798 cc (48.69 cu in) |
| Power | 48 hp (35.0 kW) @ 7,000 rpm |
| Torque | 75.0 Nm (7.6 kgf-m or 55.3 ft.lbs) @ 4,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 82.0 x 75.6 mm (3.2 x 3.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management (BMS-K) |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular steel space frame, load-bearing engine |
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| Front suspension | Telescopic fork, 41 mm |
| Rear suspension | Double sided aluminium swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel |
| Front wheel travel | 180 mm (7.1 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |
| Rake | 26.0° |
| Trail | 92 mm (3.6 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. ABS. Can be switched off. |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Can be switched off. |
| Front tire | 110/80-H19 |
| Rear tire | 140/80-H17 |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 203 kg (447.5 lb) |
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| Dry weight | 184 kg (405.7 lb) |
| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Alternate seat height | 765 mm (30.1 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Overall length | 2,280 mm (89.8 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,240 mm (48.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,575 mm (62.0 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 16.00 L (4.23 US gal) |
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| Reserve fuel capacity | 4.00 L (1.06 US gal) |
| Emission details | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 |
Performance
| Top speed | 185.0 km/h (115.0 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.2609 hp/kg |
Electrical and instruments
| Electrical | 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free battery. |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Yellow/black |
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