BMW G 650 Xchallenge Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The BMW G 650 Xchallenge motorcycle specifications include a 652 cc (39.79 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 156 kg (343.9 lb).

Key specifications

2008-2009Model years
652 ccDisplacement
60.0 Nm @ 5,250 rpmTorque
156 kgWet weight
930 mmSeat height
9.5 LFuel tank
1,500 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20082009

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 2008 baseline were found in the available data.

How the BMW G 650 Xchallenge 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.

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 weight156 kg
Low 130 kgAverage 226.7 kgHigh 364 kg

About 31% lighter than the BMW database average. Around the 7th percentile across BMW models.

Seat height930 mm
Low 710 mmAverage 809 mmHigh 910 mm

About 15% taller than the BMW database average. Around the 99th percentile across BMW models.

Fuel capacity9.5 L
Low 9.8 LAverage 19.2 LHigh 30 L

About 51% smaller than the BMW database average. Around the 2nd 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.

Displacement27th

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

Wet weight7th

156 kg — heavier than about 7% of BMW models, or lighter than about 93%.

Seat height99th

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

Fuel capacity2nd

9.5 L — larger than about 2% 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.

Overall length2,205 mm
This bike

2,205

BMW avg

2,193

Close to average.

Overall width872 mm
This bike

872

BMW avg

877

Close to average.

Wheelbase1,500 mm
This bike

1,500

BMW avg

1,497

Close to average.

Seat height930 mm
This bike

930

BMW avg

809

15% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

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

Wheelbase 1,500 mmSeat 930 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 90/90-21 front / 140/80-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 90/90-21
Rear tire size 140/80-18
Front tire width 90 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 21 in
Rear tire width 140 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 80%
Rear rim diameter 18 in
Estimated theoretical fuel range 264 km
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)
Torque 60.0 Nm (6.1 kgf-m or 44.3 ft.lbs) @ 5,250 rpm
Bore × stroke 100.0 x 83 mm (3.9 x 3.3 inches)
Compression ratio 11.5:1
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / BMW engine management, twin spark ignition
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated

Chassis and suspension

Frame Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on cast aluminium side elements, bolted-on aluminium rear section
Front suspension Upside-down front fork, Ø 45 mm, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Rear suspension Cast aluminium dual swing arm, Air Damping System, spring pre-load and damping continuously variable by air pressure
Front wheel travel 270 mm (10.6 inches)
Rear wheel travel 270 mm (10.6 inches)
Rake 27.5°
Trail 118 mm (4.6 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc. Optional ABS
Rear brakes Single disc. Optional ABS
Front tire 90/90-21
Rear tire 140/80-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 156 kg (343.9 lb)
Dry weight 144 kg (317.5 lb)
Seat height 930 mm (36.6 inches)
Overall length 2,205 mm (86.8 inches)
Overall width 872 mm (34.3 inches)
Wheelbase 1,500 mm (59.1 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 9.50 L (2.51 US gal)
Reserve fuel capacity 2.00 L (0.53 US gal)
Fuel consumption 3.60 L/100 km (27.8 km/l or 65.34 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 83.5 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)

Performance

Top speed 165.0 km/h (102.5 mph)
Power/weight ratio 0.3631 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.