BMW F 650 GS Dakar (2003)

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The BMW F 650GS Dakar is a 2003 motorcycle with a four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 652 cc. Its compression ratio is 11.5:1 and it is cooled by liquid. The bike uses fuel induction and an electric starter. The bike produces 37.3 kW / 50 hp max power and 60 Nm / 6.12 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. of torque. It has a clutch, five speed transmission, and chain driven final drive. The bike has a bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section, and is equipped with a 41mm telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge and rear suspension that is continuous adjustable. It has a single 300mm disc, 2 piston caliper for the front brakes and a single 240mm disc, 1 piston caliper for the rear brakes. The tires have a front size of 90/90 S21 and a rear size of 130/80-17. The bike weighs 191 kg / 421.1 lbs. with fuel capacity of 17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal. and a tank range of 370 kms / 230 miles on average consumption of 4.7 l/100 km / 60.5 US mpg. It has a top speed of 172 km/h / 106.9 mph with a standing 1/4 mile of 14.4 sec. Manuals and technical information for the bike are available at BMWgsclub.nl.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW F 650GS Dakar

Year: 2003


Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in.
Bore x Stroke: 100 x 83mm
Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
Cooling: Liquid cooled
Induction: Fuel induction
Throttle: Cable operated
Lubrication: Wet sump
Ignition: Capacitor Discharge Ignition system
Alternator: Three-phase alternator 400W
Battery: 12V / 12Ah
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm
Max Torque: 60 Nm / 6.12 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm
Clutch: Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated

Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section
Front Suspension: 41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge
Front Wheel Travel: 210 mm / 8.3 in.
Rear Suspension: Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable
Rear Wheel Travel: 210 mm / 8.3 in.
Front Brakes: Single 300mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 240mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Wheels: Wire spoke wheels
Rims, front: 1.60 x 21
Rims, rear: 3.00 x 17
Front Tyre: 90/90 S21
Rear Tyre: 130/80-17
Castor: 123 mm / 4.8 in.
Steering Head Angle: 60.8 degrees
Dimensions: Length: 2189 mm / 86.2 in. Width: (incl. mirrors) 910 mm / 35.8 in.
Wheelbase: 1489 mm / 58.6 in.
Seat Height: 780 mm / 30.7 in.
Dry Weight: 176 kg / 388 lbs.

Wet Weight: 191 kg / 421.1 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal.
Reserve: Approx. 4.5 Litres / 1.2 US gal.
Consumption Average: 4.7 l/100 km / 60.5 US mpg
Tank Range: 370 kms / 230 miles
Standing 1/4 Mile: 14.4 sec
Top Speed: 172 km/h / 106.9 mph
Manual & Tech info: BMWgsclub.nl / Hint & Tips

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