The BMW F 650 ST motorcycle specifications include a 652 cc (39.79 cu in) engine, power of 48 hp (35.0 kW), a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 173 kg (381.4 lb).
Key specifications
The 1997 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the BMW F 650 ST 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 28% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 27th percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 29th 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.
652 cc — larger displacement than about 27% of BMW models.
785 mm — taller than about 29% of BMW models.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.277 hp/kg |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight | 277.5 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 73.6 hp/L |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 652 cc (39.79 cu in) |
| Power | 48 hp (35.0 kW) |
| Torque | 57.0 Nm (5.8 kgf-m or 42.0 ft.lbs) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 173 kg (381.4 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 785 mm (30.9 inches) |
Performance
| Top speed | 165.0 km/h (102.5 mph) |
|---|---|
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2775 hp/kg |
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