The BMW G650X Challenge motorcycle specifications include a 652 cc (39.79 cu in) engine, power of 53 hp (38.7 kW) @ 7,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 144 kg (317.5 lb).
Key specifications
How the BMW G650X Challenge 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 35% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 36th percentile across BMW models.
About 28% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 27th percentile across BMW models.
About 15% taller than the BMW database average. Around the 99th percentile across BMW models.
About 51% smaller than the BMW database average. Around the 2nd 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.
53 hp — more powerful than about 36% of BMW models with power data.
652 cc — larger displacement than about 27% of BMW models.
930 mm — taller than about 99% of BMW models.
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.
2,205
2,193
Close to average.
1,500
1,497
Close to average.
930
809
15% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 90/90-S21 |
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| Rear tire size | 140/80-S18 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 186 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.368 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 368.1 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 81.3 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.20:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2007 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 652 cc (39.79 cu in) |
| Power | 53 hp (38.7 kW) @ 7,000 rpm |
| 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) |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic fuel injection |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-disk |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | 45 mm UPSD fork |
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| Rear suspension | Swing arm |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 90/90-S21 |
| Rear tire | 140/80-S18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 144 kg (317.5 lb) |
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| Seat height | 930 mm (36.6 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,205 mm (86.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,500 mm (59.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 9.50 L (2.51 US gal) |
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| Fuel consumption | 5.10 L/100 km (19.6 km/l or 46.12 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 118.3 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3681 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Aura White |
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