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| BMW F 650 GS Dakar (2000-2007) | BMW F 800 GS (2008-2012) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | BMW F 650 GS Dakar (2000-2007) | BMW F 800 GS (2008-2012) | |
| Size Estimator (see "About" page to learn more) |  |  | |
| Length | 2175 mm | 2320 mm | |
| Width | 910 mm | 870 mm (handlebars) | |
| Height | 1424 mm (estimated) | 1377 mm (estimated) | |
| Seat Height | 870 mm | 880 mm (optional: 850) | |
| Weight | - 193 kg wet - Max load: 186 kg | - 207 kg wet - Max load: 236 kg | |
| Engine | 652 cc Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled | 798 cc Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled | |
| Power | 50 hp @ 6500 rpm | 85 hp @ 7500 rpm | |
| Power to weight ratio | 26 HP/100kg | 41 HP/100kg | |
| Torque | 60 Nm @ 5000 rpm | 83 Nm @ 5750 rpm | |
| Torque to weight ratio | 31 Nm/100kg | 40 Nm/100kg | |
| Transmission | - 5-speed, wet multi-plate clutch - Chain final drive | - 6-speed, wet multi-plate clutch - Chain final drive | |
| Fuel Capacity | 17,3 litres | 16 litres | |
| Suspension | - Front: 41 mm telescopic fork, 211 mm travel - Rear: mono-shock, adjustable preload (remote) and rebound | - Front: 45 mm telescopic fork, 230 mm travel - Rear: mono-shock, adjustable preload (remote) and rebound, 215 mm travel | |
| Tyres | - Front: 90/90-21 - Rear: 130/80-17 | - Front: 90/90-21 - Rear: 150/70-17 | |
| Brakes | - Front: 300 mm disc, Brembo 2-piston caliper - Rear: 240 mm disc, Brembo 1-piston caliper - ABS available (switchable) | - Front: 300 mm floating discs, Brembo 2-piston calipers - Rear: 265 mm disc, Brembo 1-piston caliper - ABS available (switchable), rear wheel lift mitigation | |
| Instruments | - Analogue speedometer and tachometer, LCD displays with odometer, trip meter, clock | - Analogue speedometer and tachometer, LCD display with odometer, trip meter, clock. Optional on the same display: fuel gauge, gear indicator, ambient and engine temperature, average consumption, stop watch | |
| Other | - Optional: 12v socket, heated grips | - LED taillight - 12v socket, adjustable hand levers. Optional: centre stand, heated grips | |
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