F 650 GS Dakar

2002 BMW F 650 GS Dakar Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in BMW's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 2002 BMW F 650 GS Dakar utilizes a 652 cc (39.8 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 50.7 HP (37 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 chain final drive. With a specific output of 77.8 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 193 kg (425 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.26 HP/kg (3.81 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 780 mm (30.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance. 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 166 km/h (103 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.