BMW G 650X Country (2008)

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The BMW G 650 X Country is a motorcycle model from 2008 with a four-stroke, single-cylinder, DOHC engine capable of producing 39 kW/53 hp at 7000 rpm and 60 Nm/6.1 kgf-m/44.3 lb-ft of torque at 5250 rpm. It has a liquid-cooled and dry sump lubrication system with fuel induction and a capacitor discharge ignition system. The bike has a 5-speed transmission with a chain final drive, and a bridge-type steel tube frame with a bolted die-cast. The suspension consists of a 45mm upside-down telescopic fork and an aluminum 2-unit cast swing arm with air damping. It has wire spoke wheels with a single 300mm disc front brake and a single 240mm disc rear brake. The BMW Motorrad ABS is available as an optional feature. The bike has a length of 2205 mm, a width of 907 mm (incl. mirrors), and height of 1255 mm (excl. mirrors). It has a wheelbase of 1500 mm and a seat height adjustable between 870 mm and 840 mm. The dry weight of the bike is 144 kg and has a fuel capacity of 9.5 litres with an average consumption of 5.2 L/100 km. The top speed of the bike is 162.9 km/h or 101 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW G 650 X Country

Year: 2008


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
Lubrication: Dry sump
Induction: Fuel induction
Ignition: Capacitor Discharge Ignition system
Alternator: 280-W generator
Battery: 12 V / 10 Ah, maintenance-free
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 39 kW / 53 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque: 60 Nm / 6.1 kgf-m / 44.3 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Multicdisc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated
Frame: Bridge-type steel tube frame with bolted die-cast
Front Suspension: 45mm Upside-down telescopic fork
Front Wheel Travel: 240 mm / 9.5 in.
Rear Suspension: Aluminum 2-unit cast swing arm, air damping
Rear Wheel Travel: 210 mm / 8.3 in.
Front Brakes: Single 300mm disc, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 240mm disc, 1 piston calipers
ABS: BMW Motorrad ABS (disconnectable) available as an option
Wheels: Wire spoke wheels
Front Wheel: 1.60 x 19″
Rear Wheel: 2.50 x 17″
Front Tyre: 90/90-S19
Rear Tyre: 120/70-S17
Castor: 118 mm / 4.6 in.
Steering Head Angle: 62.5 degrees
Gear Ratios: 1st 2.75 / 2nd 1.75 / 3rd 1.31 / 4th 1.05 / 5th 0.84:1
Dimensions: Length: 2205 mm / 86.8 in. Width: 907 mm / 35.7 in. (incl. mirrors)Height: 1255 mm / 49.4 in. (excl. mirrors)
Wheelbase: 1500 mm / 59.1 in.
Seat Height: 870 mm / 34.3 in to 840 mm / 33.1 in. adjustable

Dry Weight: 144 kg / 317 lbs.
Wet Weight: 156 kg / 344 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal
Reserve: Approx 2 Litres / 0.5 US gal.
Consumption Average: 5.2 L/100 km / 19.3 km/l / 45.4 US mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 14.0 sec
Top Speed: 162.9 km/h / 101 mph.

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