BMW F 650GS Dakar (2006) vs Suzuki SP 500 (1981-83)
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| Make: | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model: | F 650GS Dakar | SP 500 |
| Years: | 2006 | 1981-83 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves |
| Capacity: | 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in. | 498 cc / 30.4 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 100 x 83mm | 88 x 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Induction: | Fuel induction | Mikuni BS40SS carburetor |
| Ignition: | Capacitor Discharge Ignition system | PEI pointless |
| Battery: | 12V / 12Ah | 6V, 4Ah |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm | 26 kW / 36 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| 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 |
| Clutch: | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed, constant mesh |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain, #520 |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge | Telescopic fork, Showa 36 mm, air/oil damped |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 210 mm / 8.3 in. | 195 mm / 7.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable | Swingarm, dual shocks, coil springs, adjustable springload and compression damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 210 mm / 8.3 in. | 195 mm / 7.7 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 150 mm Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper | 150 mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90 S21 | 3.00 -21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/80-17 | 4.60 -18 |
| Wheelbase: | 1479 mm / 58.2 in. | 1461 mm / 57.5 in |
| Seat Height: | 870 mm / 34.3 in | 870 mm / 34.3 in |
| Dry Weight: | 176 kg / 388 lbs. | 139 kg / 306 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal. | 9 Litres / 2.4 US gal / 2.0 Imp gal |