BMW K 1600 GT (2014) vs BMW F 650GS Dakar (2006)
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| Make: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | K 1600 GT | F 650GS Dakar |
| Years: | 2014 | 2006 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1649 cc / 100.6 cu in. | 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 72 x 67.5 mm | 100 x 83mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Induction: | 52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X | Fuel induction |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | Capacitor Discharge Ignition system |
| Alternator: | 580 W Alternator | Three-phase alternator 400W |
| Battery: | 12 V / 19 Ah maintenance free | 12V / 12Ah |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm | 37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm | 60 Nm / 6.12 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm |
| Clutch: | Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Frame: | Chill-cast rear frame: aluminium, extruded sections | Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section |
| Front Suspension: | Dual longitudinal control arm | 41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 115 mm / 4.8 in | 210 mm / 8.3 in. |
| Rear Suspension: | Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable | Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 210 mm / 8.3 in. |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅320mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 90/90 S21 |
| Wheels: | Cast aluminium wheels | Wire spoke wheels |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/55 ZR17 | 130/80-17 |
| Castor: | 108.4 mm / 4.3 in | 123 mm / 4.8 in. |
| Steering Head Angle: | 62.2° | 60.8° |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2489m m / 98.0 in Width: 1000 mm / 39.4 in (incl. mirrors) Height: 1465 mm / 57.7 in (excl. mirrors) | Length: 2189 mm / 86.2 in. Width: (incl. mirrors) 910 mm / 35.8 in. |
| Wheelbase: | 1680 mm / 66.1 in | 1479 mm / 58.2 in. |
| Seat Height: | 810 - 830 mm / 31.9 - 32.7 in (standard) 780 - 800 mm / 30.7 - 31.5 in(optional rider seat) 750 mm / 29.5 in (special accessory seat, single-section) | 870 mm / 34.3 in |
| Dry Weight: | 295 kg / 650 lbs | 176 kg / 388 lbs. |
| Wet Weight: | 319 kg / 703 lbs | 191 kg / 421.1 lbs. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal | 17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal. |
| Reserve: | 4 Litres / 1.1 US gal | Approx. 4.5 Litres / 1.2 US gal. |
| Consumption Average: | 5.95 L/100 km / 16.8 km/l / 39.5 US mpg | 4.7 l/100 km / 60.5 mph |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 11.7 sec | 14.4 sec |
| Top Speed: | 239.2 km/h / 148.6 mph | 172 km/h / 106.9 US mpg |