2011 BMW G 650 GS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by BMW for the enduro - offroad motorcycle segment, the 2011 BMW G 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 7,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 44 Nm (32.5 lb-ft) at 5,250 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 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (5,250 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 G 650 GS measures 191.9 kg (423 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.26 HP/kg (3.84 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, combined with a 1,500 mm (59.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 15.14-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.6 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 421 km (262 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 8 indexed model years from 2010 to 2017, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
76.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.26 HP/kg (3.84 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,250–7,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~421 km (262 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)) @ 7000 RPM
Torque44.0 Nm (4.5 kgf-m or 32.5 ft.lbs) @ 5250 RPM
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