2018 BMW C 650 GT Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by BMW for the scooter motorcycle segment, the 2018 BMW C 650 GT pairs a 647 cc (39.5 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 60 HP (43.8 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 66 Nm (48.7 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 92.7 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (7,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the C 650 GT measures 261 kg (575 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.23 HP/kg (4.35 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 795 mm (31.3 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,591 mm (62.6 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.4 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 364 km (226 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 180 km/h (112 mph).
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Specific Output
92.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.23 HP/kg (4.35 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–7,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~364 km (226 mi)
Engine
Displacement647.0 ccm (39.48 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Power60.0 HP (43.8 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque66.0 Nm (6.7 kgf-m or 48.7 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression11.6:1
Bore x Stroke79.0 x 66.0 mm (3.1 x 2.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionBMS-E digital engine management
LubricationDry sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchCentrifugal
DrivelineChain drive in oil bath
Performance
Top Speed180.0 km/h (111.8 mph)
Fuel Consumption4.40 litres/100 km (22.7 km/l or 53.46 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases102.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsRegulated three-way catalytic converter, compliant with EU4 emission standard
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel tube construction with aluminium die cast unit
Rake25.4°
Trail92 mm (3.6 inches)
Front SuspensionUpside-down fork 40 mm
Front Travel115 mm (4.5 inches)
Rear SuspensionSingle-sided swing arm
Rear Travel115 mm (4.5 inches)
Wheelbase1591 mm (62.6 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR15
Rear Tyre160/60-ZR15
Front BrakesSingle disc. ABS. Floating discs. Two-piston calipers.
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Weight
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