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BMW F 650 GS 2006

BMW F 650 GS 2006
BMW F 650 GS 2006 · Photo: Jacobs.rick, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELBMW F 650 GS 2006
Year2006
Engine TypeFour stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity652 cc / 39.8 cu in
Bore X Stroke100 x 83 mm
Compression Ratio11.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Max Power37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm
Max Torque60 Nm / 44.25 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm
IgnitionTwin-spark ignition
InductionFuel injection
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationDry sump
Gear Box5 speed
ClutchMulti-disc in oil bath, mechanically operated
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameBridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section
Front Suspension41 mm telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge, 170 mm / 6.6 in travel
Rear SuspensionSpring preload and rebound damping continuously adjustable, 165 mm / 6.4 in travel
Front BrakesSingle 300 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear BrakesSingle 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2175 mm / 85.6 in
Overall Width910 mm / 35.8 in
Overall Height1265 mm / 49.8 in
Seat Height780 mm / 30.7 in
Wheelbase1479 mm / 58.2 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight176 kg / 388 lbs
Wet Weight191 kg / 421.1 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre100/90-19
Rear Tyre130/80-17
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal
Fuel Consumption4.7 L/100 km / 60.5 US mpg
Top Speed183.4 km/h / 114 mph
BMW file

For 2006 the F 650 GS continued in its facelifted twin-spark form with no significant technical changes. It remained BMW's entry-level adventure bike, with a low 780 mm standard seat, an under-seat fuel tank, chain drive and optional switchable ABS.