BMW G 650GS Specs

2013 - 2016 • 3 variants

First introduced in 2013, the BMW G 650GS is an enduro motorcycle that has seen 3 variants through 2016. The engine is a four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder at 652.00 cc. Peak output is rated at 48 hp. It delivers 60 Nm of torque.

About the BMW G 650GS

Documented here are the full technical specifications for the BMW G 650GS, a Enduro / Off-Road motorcycle with a production run from 2009 to 2017. 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.

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Spec Evolution

How key specs changed across production years.

Specification	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017
CO2	-	83.5 CO	83.5 CO	74.2 CO ↓	73.8 CO ↓	74.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) ↑	74.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)	74.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)	74.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Comments	-	-	Power Steering	Blata is from the Czech Republic.	-	-	-	Switchable ABS.	Switchable ABS.
Fuel Control	-	-	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)	DOHC	DOHC	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
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	Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted on rear section
Seat Height	860 mm to 900 mm / 33.9 in. to 35.4 in.	860 mm to 900 mm / 33.9 in. to 35.4 in.	860 mm to 900 mm / 33.9 in. to 35.4 in.	860 mm to 900 mm / 33.9 in. to 35.4 in.	860 mm to 900 mm / 33.9 in. to 35.4 in.	860 mm to 900 mm / 33.9 in. to 35.4 in.	780 mm / 30.7 in. ↓	780 mm / 30.7 in.	780 mm / 30.7 in.
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.	175 kg / 385.8 lbs ↓	175 kg / 385.8 lbs	175 kg / 385.8 lbs
Wheelbase	1484 mm / 58.4 in.	1484 mm / 58.4 in.	1484 mm / 58.4 in.	1484 mm / 58.4 in.	1484 mm / 58.4 in.	1484 mm / 58.4 in.	1,477 mm / 58.1 in. ↓	1,477 mm / 58.1 in.	1,477 mm / 58.1 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 disc. ABS. Floating discs. Two-piston calipers.	Single disc. ABS. Floating discs. Two-piston calipers.	Single disc. ABS. Floating discs. Two-piston calipers.
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.	14.00 litres / 3.70 gallons ↓	14.00 litres / 3.70 gallons	14.00 litres / 3.70 gallons
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 disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper.	Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper.	Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper.
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	Telescopic fork, 41mm diameter, fork stabiliser	Telescopic fork, 41mm diameter, fork stabiliser	Telescopic fork, 41mm diameter, fork stabiliser
Top Speed	169.5 km/h / 105.3 mph	169.5 km/h / 105.3 mph	169.5 km/h / 105.3 mph	169.5 km/h / 105.3 mph	169.5 km/h / 105.3 mph	169.5 km/h / 105.3 mph	170.0 km/h / 105.6 mph ↑	170.0 km/h / 105.6 mph	170.0 km/h / 105.6 mph
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.	Box-section steel dual swing arm, central spring strut operated by lever system, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable	Box-section steel dual swing arm, central spring strut operated by lever system, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable	Box-section steel dual swing arm, central spring strut operated by lever system, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable
Fuel System	-	Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / BMW engine management, twin spark ignition	Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / BMW engine management, twin spark ignition	Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMW engine management, twin spark ignition	Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / BMW engine management, twin-spark ignition	Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMW engine management, twin spark ignition	Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMW engine management, twin spark ignition	Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMW engine management, twin spark ignition	Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMW engine management, twin spark ignition
Colours	-	Black, red	Deep black, red	Red, white	Yellow, white	Deep black, Aura white	Deep black, Aura white	Deep black, Aura white	-
Height	1440 mm / 56.7 in.(excl. mirrors)	1440 mm / 56.7 in.(excl. mirrors)	1440 mm / 56.7 in.(excl. mirrors)	1440 mm / 56.7 in.(excl. mirrors)	1440 mm / 56.7 in.(excl. mirrors)	1440 mm / 56.7 in.(excl. mirrors)	1,390 mm / 54.7 in. ↓	1,390 mm / 54.7 in.	1,390 mm / 54.7 in.
Rims	-	-	Wire-spoke	Cast aluminium	Cast aluminum	Cast aluminium	Cast aluminium	Cast aluminium	Cast aluminium
Length	2185 mm / 86 in.	2185 mm / 86 in.	2185 mm / 86 in.	2185 mm / 86 in.	2185 mm / 86 in.	2185 mm / 86 in.	2,165 mm / 85.2 in. ↓	2,165 mm / 85.2 in.	2,165 mm / 85.2 in.
Wet Weight	191 kg / 421 lbs	191 kg / 421 lbs	191 kg / 421 lbs	191 kg / 421 lbs	191 kg / 421 lbs	191 kg / 421 lbs	192.0 kg / 423.3 lbs ↑	195.0 kg / 429.9 lbs ↑	195.0 kg / 429.9 lbs
Tyres - Front	100/90-19	100/90-19	100/90-19	100/90-19	100/90-19	100/90-19	110/80-R19 ↑	110/80-R19	110/80-R19
Width	920 mm / 36.2 in. (incl. mirrors)	920 mm / 36.2 in. (incl. mirrors)	920 mm / 36.2 in. (incl. mirrors)	920 mm / 36.2 in. (incl. mirrors)	920 mm / 36.2 in. (incl. mirrors)	920 mm / 36.2 in. (incl. mirrors)	920 mm / 36.2 in.	920 mm / 36.2 in.	920 mm / 36.2 in.
Tyres - Rear	130/80-17	130/80-17	130/80-17	130/80-17	130/80-17	130/80-17	140/80-R17 ↑	140/80-R17	140/80-R17
Primary Drive	-	-	520 O-ring, roller-type chain	Endless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub	Endless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub	Endless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub	Endless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub	Endless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub	Endless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub
Rake	-	27.5°	27.5°	28.1° ↑	28.1°	28.1°	28.1°	28.1°	28.1°
Fuel Consumption	4.7 l/100 km / 21.4 km/l / 50.3 US mpg.	4.7 l/100 km / 21.4 km/l / 50.3 US mpg.	4.7 l/100 km / 21.4 km/l / 50.3 US mpg.	4.7 l/100 km / 21.4 km/l / 50.3 US mpg.	4.7 l/100 km / 21.4 km/l / 50.3 US mpg.	4.7 l/100 km / 21.4 km/l / 50.3 US mpg.	3.20 litres/100 km (31.3 km/l or 73.51 mpg) ↓	3.20 litres/100 km (31.3 km/l or 73.51 mpg)	3.20 litres/100 km (31.3 km/l or 73.51 mpg)
Fuel Reserve	Approx 4 litres / 1.1 US gal.	Approx 4 litres / 1.1 US gal.	Approx 4 litres / 1.1 US gal.	Approx 4 litres / 1.1 US gal.	Approx 4 litres / 1.1 US gal.	Approx 4 litres / 1.1 US gal.	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.	113 mm / 4.4 in. ↓	113 mm / 4.4 in.	113 mm / 4.4 in.
Max Torque	60 Nm / 6.1 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm	60 Nm / 6.1 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm	60 Nm / 6.1 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm	60 Nm / 6.1 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm	60 Nm / 6.1 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm	60 Nm / 6.1 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm	60.00 Nm (6.1 kgf-m or 44.3 ft.lbs) @ 5000 Revolutions	60.00 Nm (6.1 kgf-m or 44.3 ft.lbs) @ 5000 Revolutions	60.00 Nm (6.1 kgf-m or 44.3 ft.lbs) @ 5000 Revolutions
Power-to-Weight Ratio	-	0.2606 HP/kg	0.2848 HP/kg ↑	0.2743 HP/kg ↓	0.2856 HP/kg ↑	0.2743 HP/kg ↓	0.2743 HP/kg	0.2857 HP/kg ↑	0.2857 HP/kg

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