BMW G 650 GS TWO SPARK

BMW’s profiling of this bike

The most popular dual purpose single in the 250+cc category, the G 650 GS has become the standard upon which single-cylinder dual purpose motorcycles are judged. Aggressively engineered for unrelenting performance in harsh environments, the G 650 GS was designed to take riders off-road and on to new frontiers.

General information

Model: BMW G 650 GS
Category: Enduro / offroad
Rating: 75.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes

Engine and transmission

Displacement: 652.00 ccm (39.79 cubic inches)
Engine type: Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power: 50.00 HP (36.5 kW)) @ 7000 RPM
Torque: 44.00 Nm (4.5 kgf-m or 32.5 ft.lbs) @ 5250 RPM
Top speed: 165.0 km/h (102.5 mph)
Compression: 11.5:1
Bore x stroke: 100.0 x 83.0 mm (3.9 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel system: Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / BMW engine management, twin spark ignition
Cooling system: Liquid
Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type,
final drive:
Chain
Clutch: Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath
Fuel consumption: 3.60 litres/100 km (27.8 km/l or 65.34 mpg)
Greenhouse gases: 83.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
Exhaust system: Euro 3

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Frame type: Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on cast aluminium side elements, bolted-on aluminium rear section
Rake (fork angle): 27.5°
Front suspension: Upside-down front fork, Ø 45 mm, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Front wheel travel: 170 mm (6.7 inches)
Rear suspension: Cast aluminium dual swing arm, Air Damping System, spring pre-load and damping continuously variable by air pressure
Rear wheel travel: 170 mm (6.7 inches)
Front tyre: 100/90-19
Rear tyre: 130/80-17
Front brakes: Single disc. ABS
Rear brakes: Single disc

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight: 191.9 kg (423.0 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: 387.0 kg (853.2 pounds)
Power/weight ratio: 0.2606 HP/kg
Seat height: 780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height: 1,915 mm (75.4 inches)
Overall length: 2,174 mm (85.6 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,500 mm (59.1 inches)
Fuel capacity: 15.14 litres (4.00 gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity: 3.78 litres (1.00 gallons)

    BMW’s profiling of this bike

    The most popular dual purpose single in the 250+cc category, the G 650 GS has become the standard upon which single-cylinder dual purpose motorcycles are judged. Aggressively engineered for unrelenting performance in harsh environments, the G 650 GS was designed to take riders off-road and on to new frontiers.

    General information

    Model: BMW G 650 GS
    Category: Enduro / offroad
    Rating: 75.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes

    Engine and transmission

    Displacement: 652.00 ccm (39.79 cubic inches)
    Engine type: Single cylinder, four-stroke
    Power: 50.00 HP (36.5 kW)) @ 7000 RPM
    Torque: 44.00 Nm (4.5 kgf-m or 32.5 ft.lbs) @ 5250 RPM
    Top speed: 165.0 km/h (102.5 mph)
    Compression: 11.5:1
    Bore x stroke: 100.0 x 83.0 mm (3.9 x 3.3 inches)
    Fuel system: Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / BMW engine management, twin spark ignition
    Cooling system: Liquid
    Gearbox: 5-speed
    Transmission type,
    final drive:
    Chain
    Clutch: Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath
    Fuel consumption: 3.60 litres/100 km (27.8 km/l or 65.34 mpg)
    Greenhouse gases: 83.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
    Exhaust system: Euro 3

    Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

    Frame type: Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on cast aluminium side elements, bolted-on aluminium rear section
    Rake (fork angle): 27.5°
    Front suspension: Upside-down front fork, Ø 45 mm, rebound and compression damping adjustable
    Front wheel travel: 170 mm (6.7 inches)
    Rear suspension: Cast aluminium dual swing arm, Air Damping System, spring pre-load and damping continuously variable by air pressure
    Rear wheel travel: 170 mm (6.7 inches)
    Front tyre: 100/90-19
    Rear tyre: 130/80-17
    Front brakes: Single disc. ABS
    Rear brakes: Single disc

    Physical measures and capacities

    Dry weight: 191.9 kg (423.0 pounds)
    Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: 387.0 kg (853.2 pounds)
    Power/weight ratio: 0.2606 HP/kg
    Seat height: 780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
    Overall height: 1,915 mm (75.4 inches)
    Overall length: 2,174 mm (85.6 inches)
    Wheelbase: 1,500 mm (59.1 inches)
    Fuel capacity: 15.14 litres (4.00 gallons)
    Reserve fuel capacity: 3.78 litres (1.00 gallons)