| General |
| Year | 2003 | 2024 |
| Colours | Black, Red, Orange, Blue | - |
| Make Model | BMW F 650GS | Honda CRF 1100L Africa Twin |
| Dimensions |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,479 mm | - |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 58.2 inches | - |
| Seat Height (in.) | 30.7 inches | - |
| Seat Height (mm) | 780 mm | - |
| Seat Height | 780 mm / 30.7 in. | 850 mm / 33.5 in - 870 mm / 34.2 in (Low seat 825 / 32.5 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1479 mm / 58.2 in. | 1575 mm / 62.0 in |
| Ground Clearance | - | 220 mm / 8.7 in |
| Height | 1265 mm / 49.8 in. | 1475 mm / 58.1 in |
| Length | 2175 mm / 85.6 in. | 2330 mm / 91.7 in |
| Width | 910 mm / 35.8 in. | 960 mm / 37.8 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 17.30 litres | - |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 191 | - |
| Dry Weight (lbs.) | 425.5 pounds | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 4.57 gallons | - |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 193 | - |
| Dry Weight | 176 kg / 388 lbs. | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal. | 18.8 Litres / 5US gal |
| Wet Weight | 191 kg / 421.1 lbs. | MT: 231kg / 509 lbs DCT: 242kg / 533 lbs ES MT: 233kg / 513 ES DCT:244kg / 538 |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 183.4 km/h / 114 mph | - |
| Max Power | 37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm | 75 kW / 100.5 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 60 Nm / 6.12 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm | 112 Nm / 82.6 ft-lb @ 5500 rpm |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 0.2591 HP/kg | - |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 13.4 sec | - |
| Engine |
| Stroke | 4 | - |
| Fuel Reserve (l) | 4.50 litres | - |
| Fuel Reserve (gal.) | 1.19 gallons | - |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder | - |
| Displacement (ci) | 39.79 cubic inches | - |
| Displacement (cc) | 652.00 cc | - |
| Displacement | 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in. | 1084 cc / 66.1 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel Twin with 270° crank and Uni-cam, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 100 x 83mm | 92.0 x 81.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Emissions | - | 112g/km MT / 110g/km DCT |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.7 l/100 km / 60.5 US mpg | - |
| Fuel Induction | Fuel induction | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection with 46mm throttle bodies (Throttle By Wire) |
| Fuel Range | 370.2 kms / 230 miles | - |
| Fuel Reserve | Approx. 4.5 Litres / 1.2 US gal. | - |
| Ignition | Capacitor Discharge Ignition system | Full transistorized ignition |
| Lubrication | Dry sump | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| EV Specifics |
| Battery Capacity | 12V / 12Ah | 12V-6Ah Li-ion battery |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated | Wet, multiplate with coil springs, aluminium cam assist and slipper clutch, DCT Ø 2 wet multiplate clutches with coil springs |
| Final Drive | Chain | O-ring sealed chain |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.75 / 2nd 1.75 / 3rd 1.31 / 4th 1.05 / 5th 0.88:1 | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 5 Speed | Constant mesh 6-speed manual / 6-speed DCT with on- and off-road riding modes |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section | Steel semi-double cradle type with high-tensile strength steel rear sub-frame |
| Suspension - Front | 41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge | SHOWA Telescopic inverted fork with an inner tube diameter of 45mm, and an electronic control unit (SHOWA EERATM) with compression and rebound damping adjustments, |
| Suspension - Rear | Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable | Monoblock aluminium swing arm with Pro-Link with SHOWA gas-charged damper, hydraulic remote control preload adjuster and electronic control unit (SHOWA EERATM) with compression and rebound damping adjustments |
| Rake | - | 27.5° |
| Steering Head Angle | 60.8° | - |
| Trail | 123 mm / 4.8 in. | 113 mm / 4.4 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 170 mm / 6.6 in | 210 mm / 8.3 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 165 mm / 6.4 in | 200 mm / 7.9 in |
| Electrical Systems |
| Alternator | Three-phase alternator 400W | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 310mm dual wave floating hydraulic disc with aluminium hub and radial fit 4-piston calipers and sintered metal pads |
| Brakes - Rear | Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper | 256mm wave hydraulic disc with 2-piston caliper and sintered metal pads. 2-channel with rear ABS off mode. |
| ABS | - | 2 channel with IMU, Selectable ABS MODE with on-road and off-road setting |
| Tyres - Front | 100/90-19 | 110/80-R19M/C 59V (Tubeless type) Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A41 |
| Tyres - Rear | 130/80-17 | 150/70-R18M/C 70H (Tubeless type) Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A41 |
| Wheels | Wire spoke wheels | Wire spoke with aluminium rim |
| Wheels - Front | 2.50 x 19 | 19M/C x MT2.50 |
| Wheels - Rear | 3.00 x 17 | 18M/C x MT4.00 |