F 650 GS Dakar

2001 BMW F 650 GS Dakar Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2001 BMW F 650 GS Dakar enduro - offroad motorcycle, BMW utilizes a 652 cc (39.8 cu in) single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 50 HP (36.5 kW) at 6,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 60 Nm (44.3 lb-ft) at 5,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 76.7 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (5,000 rpm) and peak power (6,500 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 F 650 GS Dakar measures 199 kg (439 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.25 HP/kg (3.98 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 910 mm (35.8 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,489 mm (58.6 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 17.3-liter (4.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 163 km/h (101 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2001 to 2006, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.