| MODEL | BMW F 650 GS DAKAR 2003 |
| Year | 2003 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 652 cc / 39.8 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 100 x 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm |
| Max Torque | 60 Nm / 44.25 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm |
| Ignition | Capacitor discharge ignition |
| Induction | Electronic fuel injection |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Gear Box | 5-speed |
| Clutch | Multi-plate clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm telescopic fork with stabiliser bridge, 210 mm / 8.3 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Spring preload and rebound damping continuously adjustable, 210 mm / 8.3 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 300 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2189 mm / 86.2 in |
| Overall Width | 910 mm / 35.8 in (incl. mirrors) |
| Overall Height | 1395 mm |
| Seat Height | 870 mm / 34.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1489 mm / 58.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm |
| Dry Weight | 176 kg / 388 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 192 kg (ready to ride, full tank) |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/80-17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.4 L/100 km @ 90 km/h |
| Top Speed | 166 km/h / 104 mph |
The 2003 Dakar was the last of the original single-spark versions and carried over unchanged. Its 21-inch front wheel, long-travel fork with stabiliser bridge and 870 mm seat set it apart from the standard F 650 GS. It remained a relaxed motorway cruiser that could also cope with light off-road work.
