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52/100Balanced
Power/Weight
0.26 hp/kg
Top Speed
185 km/h
Torque
75 Nm
Engine
798 ccm
Technical Overview
2012 BMW F 650 GS SE Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 2012 BMW F 650 GS SE enduro - offroad motorcycle, BMW relies on a 798 cc (48.7 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 48 HP (35 kW) at 7,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 75 Nm (55.3 lb-ft) at 4,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 60.2 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (4,500 rpm) and peak power (7,000 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 SE measures 203 kg (448 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 HP/kg (4.23 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,575 mm (62 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 185 km/h (115 mph).
Specific Output
60.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.24 HP/kg (4.23 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
4,500–7,000 rpm
Standover Height
820 mm (32.3 in)
Engine
Displacement798.0 ccm (48.69 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, four-stroke
Power48.0 HP (35.0 kW)) @ 7000 RPM
Torque75.0 Nm (7.6 kgf-m or 55.3 ft.lbs) @ 4500 RPM
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