| General |
| Year | 2007 | 2011 |
| Make | BMW | - |
| Model | F 650GS | - |
| Colours | Red Non-Metallic, Night Black, Iceberg Silver Metallic | - |
| Make Model | BMW F 650GS | Yamaha XT660R |
| Dimensions |
| Height (mm) | 1265 mm | - |
| Width (in.) | 35.8 inches | - |
| Height (in.) | 49.8 inches | - |
| Width (mm) | 910 mm | - |
| Seat Height | 780 mm / 30.7 in. | 865mm / 34.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 1479 mm / 58.2 in. | 1505 mm / 59.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | - | 210 mm / 8.3 in |
| Height | 1265 mm / 49.8 in. | 1230 mm / 48.4 in |
| Length | 2175 mm / 85.6 in. | 2240 mm / 88.1 in |
| Width | 910 mm / 35.8 in. | 845 mm / 33.2 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Oil Capacity (Quarts) | 2.43 US quarts with filter change | - |
| Oil Capacity (l) | 2.3 litres with filter change | - |
| Dry Weight | 176 kg / 388 lbs. | 172 kg / 379.2 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal. | 15 Litres / 3.3 US gal |
| Coolant Capacity | 1.3 litres, including 0.1 litre in expansion tank | - |
| Maximum Load / GVWR | 380 kg / 837.8 lbs. maximum permissible total weight | - |
| Oil Capacity | 2.3 litres with filter change | 2.9 Litres / 0.19 quarts |
| Wet Weight | 191 kg / 421.1 lbs. | 181 kg / 421 lbs |
| Performance |
| Maximum RPM | 7400 rpm | - |
| Top Speed | 183.4 km/h / 114 mph | 164.7 km/h / 102.3 mph |
| Max Power | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 6500 rpm | 33.8 kW / 48 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 60 Nm / 6.12 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | 58.4 Nm / 5.7 kgf-m @ 5250 rpm |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 0.2857 HP/kg | - |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 13.4 sec | 14.2 sec |
| Engine |
| Stroke | 4 | - |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder | - |
| Displacement | 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in. | 659 cc/ 40.2 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve |
| Fuel System | Injection. Electronic fuel injection | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 100 x 83mm | 100 x 84 mm |
| Catalytic Converter | Closed-loop three-way catalytic converter | - |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.0: 1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Engine Management | BMW BMS-C II | - |
| Exhaust | Stainless-steel exhaust system | - |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100 km / 50.0 US mpg / 60.1 Imp mpg | 23 km/lit |
| 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 fuel injection | Fuel injection, 44 mm throttle body |
| 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 | TCI |
| Lubrication | Dry sump | Dry sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | DOHC, four valves | - |
| EV Specifics |
| Battery Capacity | 12V / 12Ah | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Chain Size | 520 (5/8 x 1/4 in.) | - |
| Chain Type | O-ring chain | - |
| Clutch | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated | Wet, multiple-disc coil spring |
| Final Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Final Drive Ratio | 2.938:1 (47/16) | - |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.75 / 2nd 1.75 / 3rd 1.31 / 4th 1.05 / 5th 0.88:1 | - |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | - |
| Number of Chain Links | 112 links | - |
| 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 |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (mm) | 165 mm | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (in.) | 6.50 inches | - |
| Fork Tube Size (mm) | 41 mm | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | 6.69 inches | - |
| Trail (mm) | 113.3 mm | - |
| Trail (in.) | 4.46 inches | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | 170 mm | - |
| Fork Tube Size (in.) | 1.61 inches | - |
| Frame Type | Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section | Steel tubular diamond frame with dual tank rails |
| Suspension - Front | 41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge | 43 mm Telescopic forks, |
| Suspension - Rear | Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable | Oscillating arm standard Monocross. 200mm wheel travel |
| Frame - Rear | Bolted-on rear frame section | - |
| Rake | 29.2 degrees | 27.0° |
| Steering Head Angle | 60.8° | - |
| Swingarm | Steel box-section double-sided swingarm | - |
| Trail | 113.3 mm / 4.46 in. | 107 mm / 4.2 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 170 mm / 6.69 in. | 225 mm / 8.8 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 165 mm / 6.50 in. | 200 mm / 7.9 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 - Rear Diameter (mm) | 240 mm | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 9.4 inches | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 300 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 11.8 inches | - |
| Brakes - Front | Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 298mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Brakes - Rear | Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 245mm 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 | - |