| General |
| Year | 2006 | 2008 - 09 |
| Make | BMW | - |
| Model | F 650GS | - |
| Colours | - | Ebony, Sunbeam Red, Oriental Blue |
| Make Model | BMW F 650GS | Kawasaki KLR 650 |
| Dimensions |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | - | 206 mm |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | - | 8.1 inches |
| Seat Height | 780 mm / 30.7 in. | 889 mm / 35 in |
| Wheelbase | 1479 mm / 58.2 in. | 1480 mm / 58.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | - | 210 mm / 8.3 in |
| Height | 1265 mm / 49.8 in. | 1350 mm / 53.1 in |
| Length | 2175 mm / 85.6 in. | 2295 mm / 90.4 in |
| Width | 910 mm / 35.8 in. | 960 mm / 37.8 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Oil Capacity (Quarts) | 2.43 US quarts with filter change | - |
| Oil Capacity (l) | 2.3 litres with filter change | - |
| Dry Weight | 175.4 kg / 386.7 lbs. | 175.5 kg / 387.0 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal. | 23 Litres / 5.8 US gal. |
| Coolant Capacity | 1.3 litres | - |
| Maximum Load / GVWR | 380 kg / 837.8 lbs. maximum permissible total weight | - |
| Oil Capacity | 2.3 litres with filter change | - |
| Wet Weight | 192 kg / 423.3 lbs. (BMW road-ready specification) | 194 kg / 432 lbs |
| Performance |
| Maximum RPM | 7400 rpm | 7800 |
| Top Speed | 183.4 km/h / 114 mph | 149.7 km/h / 93.0 mph |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h) | - | 5.880 seconds |
| Max Power | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 6500 rpm | 42.1 hp / 31 kW @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 60 Nm / 6.12 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | 47 Nm / 4.7 kgf-m @ 5000 rpm |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 0.2828 HP/kg | 0.2057 HP/kg |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 13.4 sec | 14.400 seconds |
| Engine |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder | Single cylinder |
| Stroke | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel Reserve (l) | 4.5 litres, approximately | - |
| Fuel Reserve (gal.) | 1.19 US gal. | - |
| Displacement (cc) | - | 651.00 cc |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | - | 3.9 x 3.3 inches |
| Fuel Control | - | DOHC |
| Displacement (ci) | - | 39.72 cubic inches |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | - | 100.0 x 83.0 mm |
| Displacement | 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in. | 651 cc / 39.7 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel System | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / BMW engine management, dual ignition | Carburettor. Keihin CVK 40 |
| Bore x Stroke | 100 x 83mm | 100 x 83 mm. |
| Catalytic Converter | Three-way catalytic converter | - |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Engine Management | BMW BMS-C II | - |
| Engine Oil Specification | - | Semi-Synthetic, 10W/40 |
| Exhaust | Stainless-steel exhaust system with three-way catalytic converter | - |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100 km / 50.0 US mpg / 60.1 Imp mpg | - |
| Fuel Consumption (Claimed) | 3.2 L/100 km at steady 90 km/h; 4.3 L/100 km at steady 120 km/h | - |
| Fuel Induction | Electronic intake-port fuel injection | Keihin CVK40 |
| Fuel Range | 370.2 kms / 230 miles | - |
| Fuel Reserve | Approx. 4.5 Litres / 1.2 US gal. | - |
| Fuel Type | Unleaded petrol, minimum 91 RON | - |
| Idle Speed | 1500 rpm | - |
| Ignition | Electronically controlled twin-spark ignition | Transistorized |
| Lubrication | Dry sump | Forced lubrication (wet sump) |
| Spark Plug | - | NGK, DPR 8EA/9 |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | DOHC, four valves | 4 |
| EV Specifics |
| Battery Capacity | 12V / 12Ah | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Chain Type | O-ring chain | - |
| Clutch | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated | Wet multi-disc, cable operation |
| Final Drive | Chain | Sealed Chain |
| Final Drive Ratio | 2.938:1 (47/16) | 2.867 (43/15) |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.75 / 2nd 1.75 / 3rd 1.31 / 4th 1.05 / 5th 0.88:1 | 1st 2.266 (34/15) 2nd 1.444 (26/18) 3rd 1.136 (25/22) 4th 0.954 (21/22) 5th 0.791 (19/24) |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Number of Chain Links | 112 links | - |
| Primary Drive Ratios | - | 2.272 / 75/33 |
| Primary Gear Ratio | 1.946:1 (72/37) | - |
| Sprocket Front and Rear | Front 16 teeth / rear 47 teeth | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Fork Tube Size (mm) | 41 mm | - |
| Fork Tube Size (in.) | 1.61 inches | - |
| Frame Type | Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section | Semi-double Cradle Made of high-tech, round-section, high-tensile steel |
| Suspension - Front | 41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge | 41mm Air-adjustable forks, |
| Suspension - Rear | Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable | Uni-Trak® linkage, 5-way preload shock absorber with 4way rebound damping. |
| Frame - Rear | Bolted-on rear frame section | - |
| Rake | 29.2° | 28.0° |
| Steering Head Angle | 60.8° | - |
| Swingarm | Steel box-section double-sided swingarm | - |
| Trail | 113 mm / 4.45 in. | 112 mm / 4.4 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 170 mm / 6.69 in. | 200 mm / 7.8 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 165 mm / 6.50 in. | 185 mm / 7.2 in |
| Electrical Systems |
| Alternator | Three-phase alternator 400W | - |
| Battery Voltage | 12 V | - |
| Headlight - Bulb | H4 halogen, 12 V, 60/55 W | - |
| Headlight - Type | Halogen | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 11.8 inches | 11.0 inches |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 9.4 inches | 9.4 inches |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 240 mm | 240 mm |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 300 mm | 280 mm |
| Brakes - Front | Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 280mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Brakes - Rear | Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 203mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| ABS | Optional BMW Motorrad ABS, switchable off | - |
| Brake Fluid Type | DOT 4 | - |
| Rims - Front | 2.50 x 19 in. | - |
| Rims - Rear | 3.00 x 17 in. | - |
| Tyre Pressure - Front | 1.9 bar solo; 2.1 bar fully loaded (cold) | - |
| Tyre Pressure - Rear | 2.1 bar solo; 2.3 bar fully loaded (cold) | - |
| Tyres - Front | 100/90-19 | 90/90 -21 |
| Tyres - Rear | 130/80-17 | 130/80 -17 |
| Wheels | Wire spoke wheels | - |
| Wheels - Front | 2.50 x 19 | - |
| Wheels - Rear | 3.00 x 17 | - |