BMW F 650 ST Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

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

1997-1998Model years
652 ccDisplacement
48 hpPower
57.0 NmTorque
173 kgDry weight
785 mmSeat height
Model years covered
19971998
Year-specific specification changes

The 1997 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Gearbox
19985-speed

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.

Engine power48 hp
Low 12 hpAverage 81.6 hpHigh 193 hp

About 41% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 27th 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.

Seat height785 mm
Low 710 mmAverage 809 mmHigh 910 mm

Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 29th 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 power27th

48 hp — more powerful than about 27% of BMW models with power data.

Displacement27th

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

Seat height29th

785 mm — taller than about 29% of BMW models.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 652 cc • Liquid cooled • 48 hp
Chassis snapshot

Seat 785 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive)

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

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.