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BMW F650 Specifications

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Start of Production

1993

 

 BMW F650

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End of Production

2000

Numbers Produced

51,405

Price

10,950 DM

Engine

 

Motor Type

Four-stroke vertical single cylinder engine, liquid  cooled

Bore x Stroke

100 x 83 mm (3.93 x 3.26 inches)

Displacement

652 cc

Max Power

48 hp (35 KW) at 6,500 rpm or 34 hp (25 Kw) at 5,700 rpm

Max Torque

57 Nm (42 ft lb) at 5,200 rpm or 48 Nm (35 ft lb) at 4,200 rpm

Compression Ratio

9.7 : 1

Valves Per Cylinder

4

Valve Control

DOHC, using chain drive, cup tappets

Carburation System

2 Mikuni constant depression carburettors, 33 mm

Engine Lubricating System

Dry sump

Power Transmission

 

Clutch

Multi plate clutch in oil bath

Number of Gears

5

Gear Selection

Dog type gearbox (ratchet foot lever)

Gearbox Ratios

2.75 / 1.75 / 1.31 / 1.05 / 0.88 : 1

Rear Wheel Ratio

1 : 2.94

Bevel/Crownwheel

16 / 47 teeth

   

Electrical System

 

Ignition System

Contact free high voltage capacitor ignition

Generator

12 V / 280 W

Starter

0.9 Kw

Spark Plugs

NGK D 8 EA

Chassis

 

Type of Frame

Single  loop tubular frame with bolt on trussing, engine serving as load bearing component

Front wheel suspension

Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber

Rear wheel suspension

Long swinging arm with adjustable central strut

Spring Travel Front/Rear

170 / 165 mm  (6.7 x 6.5 inches)

Wheel Rims, Front

2.5 x 19

Wheel Rims, Rear

3.00 x 17

Tyres, Front

100/90 x 19 57 S

Tyres, Rear

130/80 x 17 65 S

Brakes, Front

Single disc brake 300 mm diameter

Brakes, Rear

Simplex drum brake 240 mm diameter

Dimensions/Weights

 

Length x Width x Height

2180 x 880 x 1220 mm (86.2 x 34.6 x 48 inches)

Wheel Base

1480 mm (58.3 inches)

Fuel Tank Capacity

17.5 litres / 3.85 Imp gal / 4.62 US gal

Unladen Weight with Full Tank

191 Kg / 421 lb

Max. Permissible Weight

371 Kg / 817 lb

Seat Height (Unladen)

800 mm (31.5 inches) '97 on 810 mm (31.9 inches)

Ground Clearance

180 mm (7.1 inches)

Fuel Consumption per 100 Km

3.8 litres

Fuel Consumption

74.3 mpg / 61.9 mpg US

Top Speed

163 Kph or 145 Kph / 101 mph or 90 mph

Acceleration 0 - 100 Kph / 0 - 62 mph

6.2 seconds

Power Graph 25 Kw

BMW F650 25Kw power Graph

Power Graph 35 Kw

BMW F650 35Kw power Graph