BMW F 650GS Dakar (2006) vs Suzuki SP 500 (1981-83) vs Honda CB 250T Dream / Hawk (1977)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | Suzuki | Honda |
| Model: | F 650GS Dakar | SP 500 | CB 250T Dream / Hawk |
| Years: | 2006 | 1981-83 | 1977 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves | Four stroke, twin cylinder, OHC, 2 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in. | 498 cc / 30.4 cu in | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 100 x 83mm | 88 x 82 mm | 62 x 41.4mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.5:1 | 8.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Induction: | Fuel induction | Mikuni BS40SS carburetor | CDI |
| Max Power: | 37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm | 26 kW / 36 hp @ 6500 rpm | 17 hp / 12.4 kW @ 85000rpm |
| Max Torque: | 60 Nm / 6.12 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm | 42 Nm / 4.3 kgf-m /31 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | NA |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain, #520 | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge | Telescopic fork, Showa 36 mm, air/oil damped | Telescopic |
| Rear Suspension: | Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable | Swingarm, dual shocks, coil springs, adjustable springload and compression damping | Dual shocks |
| Front Brakes: | Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 150 mm Drum | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper | 150 mm Drum | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90 S21 | 3.00 -21 | 3.60 -19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/80-17 | 4.60 -18 | 4.10 -18 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal. | 9 Litres / 2.4 US gal / 2.0 Imp gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |