BMW F 650 GS (800cc): review, history, specs

Class: adventure
Production: October 2006 – June 2012
Related: BMW F800GS
Predecessor: BMW F650GS (652cc)
Successor: BMW F700GS

Electronic equipment BMW F650GS (basic & optional):

ABS
RDC (or Tire Pressure Control)

History


Markets	Production	Name & Codes
Europe	October 2006 – June 2012	Name: BMW F650GS Model code: K72 Parts Catalog Code: 0218
USA	November 2006 – June 2012	Name: BMW F650GS Model code: K72 Parts Catalog Code: 0228

Specifications

BMW F650GS (2006-2012): specs.


DIMENSIONS
Overall length	2280 mm / 89,7 in
Overall width	845 mm / 33,3 in
Overall height	1240 mm / 48,8 in
Seat height	820 mm / 32,3 in 790 mm / 31,1 in – Low dual seat 765 mm / 30,1 in – Low seat, Low suspension
Wheelbase	1575 mm / 62,0 in
Ground clearance
Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight	199 kg / 439 lbs
FRAME
Frame (type)	Tubular space frame (steel)
Front suspension, travel	41 mm telescopic fork, 180 mm / 7,1 in
Rear suspension, travel	Swingarm with monoshock (adjustable spring pre-load & rebound damping), 170 mm / 6,7 in
Front tire size	110/80-R19
Rear tire size	140/80-R17
Front brake	Single disc, 300 mm, 2-piston calipers (ABS)
Rear brake	Single disc, 265 mm, 1-piston caliper (ABS)
Fuel capacity	16 l / 4,2 US gal (reserve – 4,0 l)
Fuel economy / consumption	4,61 l / 100 km (51 US mpg)¹
ENGINE
Engine (type)	Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement	2-cylinders in-line
Bore & Stroke	82,0 x 75,6 mm
Displacement	798 cm³ (48,7 cu in)
Compression ratio	12.0:1
Valve train	Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power	71,0 hp (52,0 kW) / 7000 rpm
Max. torque	75,0 Nm (7,6 kg-m) / 4500 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)	4,24 sec.²
Top speed	196 km/h (121,5 mph)³
Fuel system (type)	Fuel Injection
DRIVE TRAIN
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission	6-speed
Final drive	Chain
Gear ratio I II III IV V VI	2.462 1.750 1.381 1.174 1.042 0.960
ELECTRICAL
Ignition system	BMS-K+
Alternator	Three-phase AC generator, 400W
Battery capacity	12V-14Ah