BMW F 650GS Specs

2003 - 2012 • 8 variants

The BMW F 650GS is an enduro motorcycle produced from 2003 to 2012 across 8 variants. It is powered by a four stroke, single cylinder, dohc, 4 valves per cylinder displacing 798.00 cc. Peak power output is 50 hp. Peak torque is 60 Nm.

About the BMW F 650GS

The BMW F 650GS is a Enduro / Off-Road motorcycle from BMW, produced from 2000 to 2012. This page provides a comprehensive technical reference for the BMW F 650GS, covering all available specification data including engine configuration, displacement, power output, dimensions, weight, and chassis details. Use the year selector above to find specifications for a specific model year. All data is sourced from manufacturer specifications and is intended as a technical reference for riders, mechanics, and enthusiasts.

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Spec Evolution

How key specs changed across production years.

Specification	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)	-	820 mm	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	765 mm
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)	-	32.3 inches	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	30.1 inches
Engine Type	-	Single cylinder	Single cylinder	Single cylinder	-	Single cylinder	Twin	Single cylinder	Twin	Twin	Twin, four-stroke	Twin, four-stroke	Twin, four-stroke
Comments	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Power Steering	Blata is from the Czech Republic.
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)	-	240 mm	-	-	-	240 mm	240 mm	240 mm	265 mm ↑	265 mm	265 mm	265 mm	265 mm
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)	-	9.4 inches	-	-	-	9.4 inches	9.4 inches	9.4 inches	10.4 inches ↑	10.4 inches	10.4 inches	10.4 inches	10.4 inches
Dry Weight	176 kg / 388 lbs.	176 kg / 388 lbs.	176 kg / 388 lbs.	176 kg / 388 lbs.	176 kg / 388 lbs.	176 kg / 388 lbs.	176 kg / 388 lbs.	176 kg / 388 lbs.	179 kg / 394.6 lbs ↑	179 kg / 394.6 lbs	171 kg / 377 lbs ↓	179 kg / 394.6 lbs ↑	179 kg / 394.6 lbs
Seat Height	780 mm / 30.7 in.	780 mm / 30.7 in.	780 mm / 30.7 in.	780 mm / 30.7 in.	780 mm / 30.7 in.	780 mm / 30.7 in.	780 mm / 30.7 in.	780 mm / 30.7 in.	820 mm / 32.3 in. ↑	820 mm / 32.3 in.	820 mm / 32.3 in - 790 mm / 31.1 in	820 mm / 32.3 in.	820 mm / 32.3 in.
Frame Type	Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section	Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section	Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section	Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section	Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section	Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section	Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section	Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section	Tubular steel space frame, load-bearing engine	Tubular steel space frame, load-bearing engine	Tubular frame in steal partly carrying the engine	Tubular steel space frame, load-bearing engine	Tubular steel space frame, load-bearing engine
Displacement	652 cc / 39.8 cub. in.	652 cc / 39.8 cub. in.	652 cc / 39.8 cub. in.	652 cc / 39.8 cub. in.	652 cc / 39.8 cub. in.	652 cc / 39.8 cub. in.	652 cc / 39.8 cub. in.	652 cc / 39.8 cub. in.	-	-	798 cc / 47.7 cub- in	-	-
Brakes - Front	Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single disc. Optional ABS	Single disc. Optional ABS	Single 300mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single disc	Single disc. Optional ABS. Can be switched off.
Wheelbase	1479 mm / 58.2 in.	1479 mm / 58.2 in.	1479 mm / 58.2 in.	1479 mm / 58.2 in.	1479 mm / 58.2 in.	1479 mm / 58.2 in.	1479 mm / 58.2 in.	1479 mm / 58.2 in.	1,575 mm / 62.0 in. ↓	1,575 mm / 62.0 in.	1575 mm / 62.0 in ↑	1,575 mm / 62.0 in. ↓	1,575 mm / 62.0 in.
Engine Detail	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	-	-	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	-	-
Brakes - Rear	Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper	Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper	Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper	Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper	Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper	Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper	Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper	Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper	Single disc. Optional ABS	Single disc. Optional ABS	Single 265mm disc, 1 piston caliper	Single disc	Single disc. Optional ABS. Can be switched off.
Fuel Capacity	17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal.	17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal.	17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal.	17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal.	17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal.	17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal.	17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal.	17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal.	16.00 litres / 4.23 gallons ↓	16.00 litres / 4.23 gallons	16 L / 4.2 US gal	16.00 litres / 4.23 gallons	16.00 litres / 4.23 gallons
Suspension - Front	41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge	41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge	41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge	41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge	41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge	41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge	41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge	41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge	Telescopic fork, 41 mm	Telescopic fork, 41 mm	41mm telescopic fork	Telescopic fork, 41 mm	Telescopic fork, 41 mm
Suspension - Rear	Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable	Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable	Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable	Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable	Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable	Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable	Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable	Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable	Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable	Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable	Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece	Double sided aluminium swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel	Double sided aluminium swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel
Top Speed	183.4 km/h / 114 mph	183.4 km/h / 114 mph	183.4 km/h / 114 mph	183.4 km/h / 114 mph	183.4 km/h / 114 mph	183.4 km/h / 114 mph	183.4 km/h / 114 mph	183.4 km/h / 114 mph	185.0 km/h / 115.0 mph ↑	185.0 km/h / 115.0 mph	191.7 km/h / 119 mph ↑	185.0 km/h / 115.0 mph ↓	185.0 km/h / 115.0 mph
Fuel System	-	Injection	-	-	-	Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / BMW engine management, dual ignition	Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / BMW engine management, dual ignition	Injection. Electronic fuel injection	Injection	Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management (BMS-K)	Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management (BMS-K)	Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management (BMS-K)	Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management (BMS-K)
Colours	-	-	-	Black, Red, Orange, Blue	-	-	-	Red Non-Metallic, Night Black, Iceberg Silver Metallic	-	Flame red, Iceberg silver metallic	Orange, white, blue	White, orange, blue	Yellow/black, blue, white
Clutch	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated	Multiplate-plate in oil bath	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated
Bore x Stroke	100 x 83mm	100 x 83mm	100 x 83mm	100 x 83mm	100 x 83mm	100 x 83mm	100 x 83mm	100 x 83mm	-	-	82 x 75.8 mm	-	-
Height	1265 mm / 49.8 in.	1265 mm / 49.8 in.	1265 mm / 49.8 in.	1265 mm / 49.8 in.	1265 mm / 49.8 in.	1265 mm / 49.8 in.	1265 mm / 49.8 in.	1265 mm / 49.8 in.	1,915 mm / 75.4 in. ↓	1,915 mm / 75.4 in.	1,240 mm / 48.8 in (excl. mirrors) ↓	1,240 mm / 48.8 in.	1,240 mm / 48.8 in.
Length	2175 mm / 85.6 in.	2175 mm / 85.6 in.	2175 mm / 85.6 in.	2175 mm / 85.6 in.	2175 mm / 85.6 in.	2175 mm / 85.6 in.	2175 mm / 85.6 in.	2175 mm / 85.6 in.	2,280 mm / 89.8 in. ↓	2,280 mm / 89.8 in.	2280 mm / 89.8 in ↑	2,280 mm / 89.8 in. ↓	2,280 mm / 89.8 in.
Wet Weight	191 kg / 421.1 lbs.	191 kg / 421.1 lbs.	191 kg / 421.1 lbs.	191 kg / 421.1 lbs.	191 kg / 421.1 lbs.	191 kg / 421.1 lbs.	191 kg / 421.1 lbs.	191 kg / 421.1 lbs.	199.0 kg / 438.7 lbs ↑	199.0 kg / 438.7 lbs	198 kg / 436.5 lbs ↓	199.0 kg / 438.7 lbs ↑	199.0 kg / 438.7 lbs
Compression Ratio	11.5:1	11.5:1	11.5:1	11.5:1	11.5:1	11.5:1	11.5:1	11.5:1	12.0:1 ↑	12.0:1	12.0:1	12.0:1	12.0:1
Gear Ratios	1st 2.75 / 2nd 1.75 / 3rd 1.31 / 4th 1.05 / 5th 0.88:1	1st 2.75 / 2nd 1.75 / 3rd 1.31 / 4th 1.05 / 5th 0.88:1	1st 2.75 / 2nd 1.75 / 3rd 1.31 / 4th 1.05 / 5th 0.88:1	1st 2.75 / 2nd 1.75 / 3rd 1.31 / 4th 1.05 / 5th 0.88:1	1st 2.75 / 2nd 1.75 / 3rd 1.31 / 4th 1.05 / 5th 0.88:1	1st 2.75 / 2nd 1.75 / 3rd 1.31 / 4th 1.05 / 5th 0.88:1	1st 2.75 / 2nd 1.75 / 3rd 1.31 / 4th 1.05 / 5th 0.88:1	1st 2.75 / 2nd 1.75 / 3rd 1.31 / 4th 1.05 / 5th 0.88:1	-	-	1st 2.46 / 2nd 1.75 / 3rd 1.38 / 4th 1.17 / 5th 1.04 / 6th 0.96:1	-	-
Tyres - Front	100/90-19	100/90-19	100/90-19	100/90-19	100/90-19	100/90-19	100/90-19	100/90-19	110/80-19 ↑	110/80-19	110/80-R19	110/80-H19	100/80-17 ↓
Gearbox	-	5-speed	-	-	-	5-speed	5-speed	5-speed	6-speed ↑	6-speed	6-speed	6-speed	6-speed
Width	910 mm / 35.8 in.	910 mm / 35.8 in.	910 mm / 35.8 in.	910 mm / 35.8 in.	910 mm / 35.8 in.	910 mm / 35.8 in.	910 mm / 35.8 in.	910 mm / 35.8 in.	872 mm / 34.3 in. ↓	872 mm / 34.3 in.	890 mm / 35.0 in (incl. mirrors) ↑	890 mm / 35.0 in.	890 mm / 35.0 in.
Tyres - Rear	130/80-17	130/80-17	130/80-17	130/80-17	130/80-17	130/80-17	130/80-17	130/80-17	140/80-17 ↑	140/80-17	140/80-R17	140/80-H17	130/70-17 ↓
Rake	-	-	-	-	-	29.2°	29.2°	-	26.0°	26.0°	26.0°	26.0°	26.0°
Wheels	Wire spoke wheels	Wire spoke wheels	Wire spoke wheels	Wire spoke wheels	Wire spoke wheels	Wire spoke wheels	Wire spoke wheels	Wire spoke wheels	-	-	Cast aluminium	-	-
Exhaust	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Euro 3	Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3	Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3	-
Wheels - Rear	3.00 x 17	3.00 x 17	3.00 x 17	3.00 x 17	3.00 x 17	3.00 x 17	3.00 x 17	3.00 x 17	-	-	3.50 x 17	-	-
Fuel Consumption	4.7 l/100 km / 60.5 US mpg	4.7 l/100 km / 60.5 US mpg	4.7 l/100 km / 60.5 US mpg	4.7 l/100 km / 60.5 US mpg	4.7 l/100 km / 60.5 US mpg	4.7 l/100 km / 60.5 US mpg	4.7 l/100 km / 60.5 US mpg	4.7 l/100 km / 60.5 US mpg	-	-	5 l/100 km / 46.6 US mpg.	3.70 litres/100 km (27.0 km/l or 63.57 mpg) ↓	3.70 litres/100 km (27.0 km/l or 63.57 mpg)
Transmission / Drive	5 Speed	5 Speed	5 Speed	5 Speed	5 Speed	5 Speed	5 Speed	5 Speed	-	-	6 Speed	-	-
Fuel Induction	Fuel induction	Fuel induction	Fuel induction	Fuel induction	Fuel induction	Fuel induction	Fuel induction	Fuel induction	-	-	Electronic intake injection, 45mm throttle bodies	-	-
Fuel Range	370.2 kms / 230 miles	370.2 kms / 230 miles	370.2 kms / 230 miles	370.2 kms / 230 miles	370.2 kms / 230 miles	370.2 kms / 230 miles	370.2 kms / 230 miles	370.2 kms / 230 miles	-	-	317 km / 197 miles	-	-
Fuel Reserve	Approx. 4.5 Litres / 1.2 US gal.	Approx. 4.5 Litres / 1.2 US gal.	Approx. 4.5 Litres / 1.2 US gal.	Approx. 4.5 Litres / 1.2 US gal.	Approx. 4.5 Litres / 1.2 US gal.	Approx. 4.5 Litres / 1.2 US gal.	Approx. 4.5 Litres / 1.2 US gal.	Approx. 4.5 Litres / 1.2 US gal.	2.00 litres / 0.53 gallons ↓	2.00 litres / 0.53 gallons	4.00 litres / 1.06 gallons ↑	4.00 litres / 1.06 gallons	4.00 litres / 1.06 gallons
Trail	123 mm / 4.8 in.	123 mm / 4.8 in.	123 mm / 4.8 in.	123 mm / 4.8 in.	123 mm / 4.8 in.	123 mm / 4.8 in.	123 mm / 4.8 in.	123 mm / 4.8 in.	92 mm / 3.6 in. ↓	92 mm / 3.6 in.	92 mm / 3.6 in	92 mm / 3.6 in.	92 mm / 3.6 in.
Wheel Travel - Front	170 mm / 6.6 in	170 mm / 6.6 in	170 mm / 6.6 in	170 mm / 6.6 in	170 mm / 6.6 in	170 mm / 6.6 in	170 mm / 6.6 in	170 mm / 6.6 in	180 mm / 7.1 in. ↑	180 mm / 7.1 in.	180 mm / 7.1 in	180 mm / 7.1 in.	-
Max Power	37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm	37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm	37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm	37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm	37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm	37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm	37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm	37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm	-	-	52 kW / 71 hp @ 7000 rpm	-	-
Wheel Travel - Rear	165 mm / 6.4 in	165 mm / 6.4 in	165 mm / 6.4 in	165 mm / 6.4 in	165 mm / 6.4 in	165 mm / 6.4 in	165 mm / 6.4 in	165 mm / 6.4 in	170 mm / 6.7 in. ↑	170 mm / 6.7 in.	170 mm / 6.7 in	254 mm / 10.0 in. ↑	190 mm / 7.5 in. ↓
Ignition	Capacitor Discharge Ignition system	Capacitor Discharge Ignition system	Capacitor Discharge Ignition system	Capacitor Discharge Ignition system	Capacitor Discharge Ignition system	Capacitor Discharge Ignition system	Capacitor Discharge Ignition system	Capacitor Discharge Ignition system	-	-	Knock control and oxygen sensors	-	-
Max Torque	60 Nm / 6.12 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm	60 Nm / 6.12 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm	60 Nm / 6.12 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm	60 Nm / 6.12 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm	60 Nm / 6.12 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm	60 Nm / 6.12 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm	60 Nm / 6.12 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm	60 Nm / 6.12 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm	75.00 ↑	75.00	75 Nm / 55 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm	75.00 Nm (7.6 kgf-m or 55.3 ft.lbs) @ 4500	75.00 Nm (7.6 kgf-m or 55.3 ft.lbs) @ 4500
Power-to-Weight Ratio	-	-	0.2591 HP/kg	0.2591 HP/kg	-	0.2828 HP/kg	0.2828 HP/kg	0.2857 HP/kg	0.3896 HP/kg ↑	0.3896 HP/kg	0.3896 HP/kg	0.3896 HP/kg	0.2682 HP/kg ↓
Lubrication	Wet sump	Dry sump	Dry sump	Dry sump	Dry sump	Dry sump	Dry sump	Dry sump	-	-	Dry sump	-	-
Standing Start ¼ Mile	13.4 sec	13.4 sec	13.4 sec	13.4 sec	13.4 sec	13.4 sec	13.4 sec	13.4 sec	-	-	12.8 sec	-	-

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