BMW F 650GS Dakar (2006) vs BMW R 1200R Classic (2012) vs BMW R 5 (1936-37) vs BMW F 650GS (2012)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | F 650GS Dakar | R 1200R Classic | R 5 | F 650GS |
| Years: | 2006 | 2012 | 1936-37 | 2012 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in. | 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in | 494 cc / 30.1 cu in. | 798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 100 x 83mm | 101 x 73 mm | 68 x 68 mm | 82 x 75.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.5:1 | 11.0:1 | 6.7:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Induction: | Fuel induction | Electronic intake manifold injection BMS-K | 2 x Carburetor type Amal 5/423 | Electronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition: | Capacitor Discharge Ignition system | Digital engine management | Battery ignition | Knock control and oxygen sensors. |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm | 81 kW / 110 hp @ 7750 rpm | 17.9 kW / 24 hp @ 5500 rpm | 62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated | Single disc dry clutch, hydraulically actuated | Single plate, dry | Multiplate-plate in oil bath |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 4 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft | Shaft | Chain |
| Frame: | Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section | Tubular steel spaceframe, load-bearing engine | Twin loop pressed steel frame | Tubular frame in steal partly carrying the engine |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 41 mm, central spring strut | Telescopic fork | ∅43mm Marzocchi, upside down forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable | Rigid, spring loaded saddle | Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 265mm disc, ABS | ∅200mm drum | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90 S21 | 120/70-ZR 17 | 3.00 x 19" | 90/90 - 21 54V |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/80-17 | 180/55-ZR 17 | 3.50 x 19" | 150/70 - 17 69V |
| Wet Weight: | 191 kg / 421.1 lbs. | 223 kg / 492 lbs | 175 kg / 386 lbs | 209 kg / 460.8 lbs. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal. | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal | 15 L / 4.0 US gal | 16 L / 4.2 US gal |