BMW G 650 X (Xchallenge, Xcountry, Xmoto): review, history, specs

Class: off-road / scrambler / supermoto
Production: July 2006 – February 2009

BMW G 650 Xchallenge (Europe, USA), 2006-2007

BMW G 650 Xcountry (Europe, USA), 2006-2009

BMW G 650 Xmoto (Europe, USA), 2006-2007

History


Markets	Production	Name & Codes
Europe	July 2006 – November 2007	Name: BMW G650 Xchallenge Model code: K15 Parts Catalog Code: 0165
Europe	October 2006 – November 2007	Name: BMW G650 Xcountry (1st generation) Model code: K15 Parts Catalog Code: 0164
Europe	October 2007 – February 2009	Name: BMW G650 Xcountry (2nd generation) Model code: K15 Parts Catalog Code: 0141
Europe	July 2006 – November 2007	Name: BMW G650 Xmoto Model code: K15 Parts Catalog Code: 0167
USA	November 2006 – November 2007	Name: BMW G650 Xchallenge Model code: K15 Parts Catalog Code: 0195
USA	December 2006 – November 2007	Name: BMW G650 Xcountry (1st generation) Model code: K15 Parts Catalog Code: 0194
USA	November 2007 – July 2008	Name: BMW G650 Xcountry (2nd generation) Model code: K15 Parts Catalog Code: 0151
USA	December 2006 – November 2007	Name: BMW G650 Xmoto Model code: K15 Parts Catalog Code: 0197

Specifications

BMW G650X: specs.


DIMENSIONS
Overall length	2205 mm / 86,8 in – Xchallenge 2185 mm / 86,0 in – Xcountry 2180 mm / 85,8 in – Xmoto
Overall width	907 mm / 35,7 in
Overall height	1255 mm / 49,4 in – Xchallenge 1205 mm / 47,4 in – Xcountry 1184 mm / 46,6 in – Xmoto
Seat height	930 mm / 36,6 in – Xchallenge 870 mm / 34,3 in – Xcountry 900 mm / 35,4 in – Xmoto
Wheelbase	1500 mm / 59,0 in – Xchallenge, Xmoto 1474 mm / 58,0 in – Xcountry
Ground clearance
Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight	156 kg / 344 lbs – Xchallenge 160 kg / 353 lbs – Xcountry 159 kg / 351 lbs – Xmoto
FRAME
Frame (type)	Steel bridge frame, carrying drive unit and bolted on rear frame
Front suspension, travel	Inverted telescopic fork 45 mm (rebound and compression damping adjustable), 270 mm / 10,6 in – Xchallenge, Xmoto Inverted telescopic fork 45 mm, 240 mm / 9,4 in – Xcountry
Rear suspension, travel	Air Damping System, rebound-stage damping selectable in 2 stages between Comfort and Sport, 270 mm / 10,6 in – Xchallenge Directly linked central spring strut with coil pressure spring and single-tube gas-filled shock absorber, 210 mm / 8,3 in – Xcountry Directly linked central spring strut with coil pressure spring and single-tube gas-filled shock absorber, 215 mm / 8,5 in – Xmoto
Front tire size	90/90-21 (54S) – Xchallenge 100/90-19 (57S) – Xcountry 120/70-R17 (58H) – Xmoto
Rear tire size	140/80-18 (70S) – Xchallenge 130/80-17 (54S) – Xcountry 160/60-R17 (69H) – Xmoto
Front brake	Single disc, 300 mm, 2-piston caliper (ABS) – Xchallenge, Xcountry Single disc, 300 mm, 4-piston caliper (ABS) – Xmoto
Rear brake	Single disc, 240 mm, 1-piston caliper (ABS)
Fuel capacity	9,5 l / 2,5 US gal (reserve – 2,0 l)
Fuel economy / consumption	4,54 l / 100 km (51,8 US mpg)¹ – Xmoto 4,17 l / 100 km (56,4 US mpg)² – Xcountry
ENGINE
Engine (type)	Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement	Single cylinder
Bore & Stroke	100,0 x 83,0 mm
Displacement	652 cm³ (39,78 cu in)
Compression ratio	11.5:1
Valve train	Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves
Max. power	53,0 hp (39,0 kW) / 7000 rpm
Max. torque	60,0 Nm (6,1 kg-m) / 5250 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)	4,91 sec.³ – Xmoto 4,78 sec.⁴ – Xcountry
Top speed	175 km/h (109 mph)⁵ – Xmoto 167 km/h (104 mph)⁶ – Xcountry
Fuel system (type)	Fuel Injection
DRIVE TRAIN
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission	5-speed
Final drive	Chain
Gear ratio I II III IV V	2.750 1.750 1.313 1.045 0.875
ELECTRICAL
Ignition system	Fully transistorized BMS (BMW Motorsteuerung) 2 spark plugs
Alternator	Three-phase alternator 280 W
Battery capacity	12V-10Ah