BMW G 650 X Challenge Specs

2009 • 1 variants

The BMW G 650 X Challenge is an enduro motorcycle produced from 2009 across 1 variant. It is powered by a four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder displacing 652.00 cc. Peak power output is 53 hp. Peak torque is 60 Nm.

About the BMW G 650 X Challenge

Documented here are the full technical specifications for the BMW G 650 X Challenge, a Enduro / Off-Road motorcycle with a production run from 2007 to 2009. Specification data includes engine type and displacement, maximum power and torque output, transmission details, frame construction, suspension travel front and rear, brake types and rotor dimensions, tyre sizes, and overall weight and dimension figures. Select a year above to view the complete spec sheet for that model year.

BMW G 650 X Challenge by Year

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Spec Evolution

How key specs changed across production years.

Specification	2007	2008	2009
Engine Type	Single cylinder	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Frame Type	Bridge-type steel tube frame with bolted die-cast	Bridge-type steel tube frame with bolted die-cast	Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on cast aluminium side elements, bolted-on aluminium rear section
Dry Weight	144 kg / 317 lbs.	144 kg / 317 lbs.	144 kg / 317.5 lbs
Seat Height	930 mm / 36.6 in (low seat: 910 mm / 35.8 in.)	930 mm / 36.6 in (low seat: 910 mm / 35.8 in.)	930 mm / 36.6 in.
Wheelbase	1500 mm / 59.1 in.	1500 mm / 59.1 in.	1,500 mm / 59.1 in. ↓
Brakes - Front	Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston calipers	Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston calipers	Single disc. Optional ABS
Fuel Capacity	9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal	9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal	9.50 litres / 2.51 gallons
Brakes - Rear	Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston calipers	Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston calipers	Single disc. Optional ABS
Suspension - Front	∅45mm Upside-down telescopic fork	∅45mm Upside-down telescopic fork	Upside-down front fork, Ø 45 mm, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Suspension - Rear	Aluminum 2-unit cast swing arm, air damping	Aluminum 2-unit cast swing arm, air damping	Cast aluminium dual swing arm, Air Damping System, spring pre-load and damping continuously variable by air pressure
Top Speed	162.9 km/h / 101 mph.	162.9 km/h / 101 mph.	165.0 km/h / 102.5 mph ↑
Fuel System	Injection. Electronic fuel injection	Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / BMW engine management, twin spark ignition	Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / BMW engine management, twin spark ignition
Clutch	Multicdisc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated	Multicdisc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated
Height	1255 mm / 49.4 in. (excl. mirrors)	1255 mm / 49.4 in. (excl. mirrors)	1,915 mm / 75.4 in. ↓
Length	2205 mm / 86.8 in.	2205 mm / 86.8 in.	2,205 mm / 86.8 in. ↓
Wet Weight	156 kg / 344 lbs.	156 kg / 344 lbs.	156.0 kg / 343.9 lbs
Tyres - Front	90/90 S 21	90/90 S 21	90/90-21
Tyres - Rear	120/70 S 18	120/70 S 18	140/80-18 ↑
Fuel Consumption	5.2 L/100 km / 19.3 km/l / 45.4 US mpg	5.2 L/100 km / 19.3 km/l / 45.4 US mpg	3.60 litres/100 km (27.8 km/l or 65.34 mpg) ↓
Fuel Reserve	Approx 2 Litres / 0.5 US gal.	Approx 2 Litres / 0.5 US gal.	2.00 litres / 0.53 gallons
Wheel Travel - Front	270 mm / 10.8 in.	270 mm / 10.8 in.	270 mm / 10.6 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear	270 mm / 10.8 in.	270 mm / 10.8 in.	270 mm / 10.6 in.
Max Torque	60 Nm / 6.1 kgf-m / 44.3 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm	60 Nm / 6.1 kgf-m / 44.3 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm	60.00 Nm (6.1 kgf-m or 44.3 ft.lbs) @ 5250
Power-to-Weight Ratio	0.3681 HP/kg	0.3631 HP/kg	0.3631 HP/kg

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