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Power/Weight
0.28 hp/kg
Torque
62 Nm
Engine
652 ccm
Technical Overview
2007 BMW F650GS Dakar Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around BMW's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 2007 BMW F650GS Dakar pairs a 652 cc (39.8 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 50 HP (36.5 kW) at 6,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 62 Nm (45.7 lb-ft) at 5,500 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 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 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 F650GS Dakar measures 177 kg (390 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.28 HP/kg (3.54 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 4.3 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 402 km (250 miles) between fill-ups.
Specific Output
76.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.28 HP/kg (3.54 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,500–6,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~402 km (250 mi)
Engine
Displacement652.0 ccm (39.79 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power50.0 HP (36.5 kW)) @ 6500 RPM
Torque62.0 Nm (6.3 kgf-m or 45.7 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
Bore x Stroke100.0 x 83.0 mm (3.9 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic fuel injection
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, multi-disk
Performance
Fuel Consumption4.30 litres/100 km (23.3 km/l or 54.70 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases99.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame Type41 mm telescopic fork
Front Suspension41 mm telescopic fork
Rear SuspensionSwingarm
Wheelbase1489 mm (58.6 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre90/90-S21
Rear Tyre130/80-S17
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight177.0 kg (390.2 pounds)
Power/Weight0.2825 HP/kg
Seat Height870 mm (34.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length2189 mm (86.2 inches)
Fuel Capacity17.30 litres (4.57 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsBlue Metallic / White Aluminum Matt Metallic
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