BMW R 100GS (1988) vs BMW G 650 X Country (2008)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | R 100GS | G 650 X Country |
| Years: | 1988 | 2008 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 980 cc / 59.8 cu in. | 652 cc / 39.8 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 94 x 70.6 mm | 100 x 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Induction: | 2 x Bing carburetors | Fuel induction |
| Ignition: | Electronic ignition, Bosch | Capacitor Discharge Ignition system |
| Alternator: | Bosch 12V/280 W | 280-W generator |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 44 kW / 60 hp @ 6500 rpm | 39 kW / 53 hp @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 76 Nm / 7.75 kgf-m / 56 ft-lb @ 3750 rpm | 60 Nm / 6.1 kgf-m / 44.3 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm |
| Clutch: | Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring | Multicdisc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Frame: | Double loop tubular frame with bolt on rear section | Bridge-type steel tube frame with bolted die-cast |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber. | ∅45mm Upside-down telescopic fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 225 mm / 8.8 in | 240 mm / 9.5 in. |
| Rear Suspension: | Paralever adjustable preload, rebound damping compression | Aluminum 2-unit cast swing arm, air damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 180 mm / 7.0 in | 210 mm / 8.3 in. |
| Front Brakes: | Single ∅285mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | ∅200 Drum | Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston calipers |
| Front Wheel: | 1.85 - 21 MTH 2 | 1.60 x 19" |
| Rear Wheel: | 2.50 - 17 MTH 2 | 2.50 x 17" |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90-21 | 90/90-S19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/80-17 | 120/70-S17 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2290 mm / 90.1 in Width 1000 mm / 39.3 in Height 1165 mm / 45.8 in | Length: 2205 mm / 86.8 in. Width: 907 mm / 35.7 in. (incl. mirrors) Height: 1255 mm / 49.4 in. (excl. mirrors) |
| Wheelbase: | 1514 mm / 59.6 in | 1500 mm / 59.1 in. |
| Seat Height: | 850 mm / 33.5 in | 870 mm / 34.3 in to 840 mm / 33.1 in. adjustable |
| Wet Weight: | 210 kg / 462 lbs | 156 kg / 344 lbs. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 24 L / 6.3 US gal | 9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal |
| Top Speed: | 181 km/h / 112 mph | 162.9 km/h / 101 mph. |