2006 BMW F 650 GS Dakar Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by BMW for the enduro - offroad motorcycle segment, the 2006 BMW F 650 GS Dakar relies on a 652 cc (39.8 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 49.6 HP (36.2 kW) at 6,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 60 Nm (44.3 lb-ft) at 4,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 76.1 HP per liter and a 1,700 rpm working window between peak torque (4,800 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) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.26 HP/kg (3.89 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 870 mm (34.3 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 paired with a rated consumption of 3.2 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 541 km (336 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 170 km/h (106 mph).
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Specific Output
76.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.26 HP/kg (3.89 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
4,800–6,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~541 km (336 mi)
Engine
Displacement652.0 ccm (39.79 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, four-stroke
Power49.6 HP (36.2 kW)) @ 6500 RPM
Torque60.0 Nm (6.1 kgf-m or 44.3 ft.lbs) @ 4800 RPM
ClutchMultiple-disc clutch in oil-bath, mechanically operated
Performance
Top Speed170.0 km/h (105.6 mph)
Fuel Consumption3.20 litres/100 km (31.3 km/l or 73.51 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases74.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeBridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section
Rake29.2°
Trail123 mm (4.9 inches)
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork, stanchion diameter 41 mm, fork stabiliser
Front Travel41 mm (1.6 inches)
Rear SuspensionBox-section steel section dual swing arm, central spring strut action via lever system, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable
Rear Travel220 mm (8.7 inches)
Wheelbase1489 mm (58.6 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre90/90-S21
Rear Tyre130/80-S17
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight177.2 kg (390.7 pounds)
Weight incl.193.0 kg (425.5 pounds)
Power/Weight0.2800 HP/kg
Seat Height870 mm (34.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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