F 650 GS

2001 BMW F 650 GS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by BMW for the enduro - offroad motorcycle segment, the 2001 BMW F 650 GS features a 652 cc (39.8 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. 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 measures 201 kg (443 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.25 HP/kg (4.02 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 750 mm (29.5 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,479 mm (58.2 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 4.7 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 368 km (229 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 165 km/h (103 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 10 indexed model years from 2001 to 2012, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.