BMW G 650GS (2009)

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The BMW G 650GS motorcycle was introduced in 2009 and features a four-stroke, single-cylinder engine with a capacity of 652cc. Its ignition system is a capacitor discharge ignition system, and it has a three-phase, 400W alternator and a 12V/12Ah battery. It has a maximum power of 37 kW/48 hp at 6,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 60 Nm/44.25 lb-ft at 5,200 rpm. The clutch is a multiple-disc clutch in an oil bath, mechanically operated, and it has a five-speed transmission and chain final drive. The motorcycle has a bridge-type steel section frame with a bolted-on rear section, and its front suspension is a 41mm telescopic fork with a stabilizer bridge while its rear suspension has a spring setting and rebound stage damping that is continuously adjustable. The front brake is a single 300mm disc with a two-piston caliper, and the rear brake is a single 240mm disc with a one-piston caliper. Its front and rear tires are sized 100/90-19 and 130/80-17, respectively, and it has a wheelbase of 1484mm/58.4in and a dry weight of 176kg/388lbs. Its fuel capacity is 17.3 litres/4.6 US gal with a reserve of approximately 4 litres/1.1 US gal. The motorcycle has an average consumption of 4.7 l/100 km/50.3 US mpg and can reach a standing 1/4 mile in 14.4 seconds with a top speed of 169.5 km/h/105.3 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW G 650GS

Year: 2009


Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in.
Bore x Stroke: 100 x 83 mm
Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
Cooling: Liquid cooled
Induction: Fuel induction
Ignition: Capacitor Discharge Ignition system
Alternator: Three-phase alternator 400W
Battery: 12 V / 12 Ah
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 37 kW / 48 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque: 60 Nm / 6.1 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: 170 mm / 6.7 in.
Rear Suspension: Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable.
Rear Wheel Travel: 165 mm / 6.5 in.
Front Brakes: Single 300mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 240mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 100/90-19
Rear Tyre: 130/80-17
Castor: 123 mm / 4.8 in.
Steering Head Angle: 61.9 degrees
Dimensions: Length: 2185 mm / 86 in. Width: 920 mm / 36.2 in. (incl. mirrors) Height: 1440 mm / 56.7 in.(excl. mirrors)
Wheelbase: 1484 mm / 58.4 in.
Seat Height: 860 mm to 900 mm / 33.9 in. to 35.4 in.
Dry Weight: 176 kg / 388 lbs.
Wet-Weight: 191 kg / 421 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal.
Reserve: Approx 4 litres / 1.1 US gal.
Consumption Average: 4.7 l/100 km / 21.4 km/l / 50.3 US mpg.
Standing 1/4 Mile: 14.4 sec

Top Speed: 169.5 km/h / 105.3 mph

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