2017 BMW G 650 GS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in BMW's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 2017 BMW G 650 GS 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 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 G 650 GS measures 195 kg (430 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.26 HP/kg (3.9 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 1,477 mm (58.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.2 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 438 km (272 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 170 km/h (106 mph).
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Specific Output
76.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.26 HP/kg (3.9 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,000–6,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~438 km (272 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
Torque60.0 Nm (6.1 kgf-m or 44.3 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM
ClutchMultiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated
DrivelineEndless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub
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
Rake28.1°
Trail113 mm (4.4 inches)
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork, 41mm diameter, fork stabiliser
Front Travel170 mm (6.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionBox-section steel dual swing arm, central spring strut operated by lever system, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable
Rear Travel165 mm (6.5 inches)
Wheelbase1477 mm (58.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/80-R19
Rear Tyre140/80-R17
Front BrakesSingle disc. ABS. Floating discs. Two-piston calipers.
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