BMW F 650GS Dakar (2006) vs Kawasaki ER-6f (2008) vs Honda FJS 600 Silver Wing / ABS (SW T-600GT) (2006-09) vs BMW K 1600 GT (2012)
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| Make: | BMW | Kawasaki | Honda | BMW |
| Model: | F 650GS Dakar | ER-6f | FJS 600 Silver Wing / ABS (SW T-600GT) | K 1600 GT |
| Years: | 2006 | 2008 | 2006-09 | 2012 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in. | 649 cc / 39.6 cu-in | 582 cc / 35.5 cub in | 1649 cc / 100.6 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 100 x 83mm | 83 X 60mm | 72 x 71.5 mm | 72 x 67.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.5:1 | 11.3;1 | 10.2:1 | 12.2:1 |
| Induction: | Fuel induction | 2x 38mm Electronic Fuel Injection Keihin | PGM-FI with automatic enrichment circuit, 4-hole injectors | ∅52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X |
| Ignition: | Capacitor Discharge Ignition system | Digital TCBI | Computer controlled fully transistorised with electronic advance | Digital CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm | 53 kW / 72.1 hp @ 8500 rpm | 50 hp / 36.5 kW @ 7500 rpm | 118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 60 Nm / 6.12 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm | 66 Nm / 6.7 m-kg @ 7000 rpm | 54 Nm / 39.8 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm | 175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | Automatic V-Matic | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Belt | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge | 41 mm telescopic fork, | 41 mm Telescopic fork | Dual longitudinal control arm |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 210 mm / 8.3 in. | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 107 mm / 4.2 in | 115 mm / 4.8 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable | Offset laydown single-shock with adjustable preload, | Swingarm with dual shocks, 5-positionspring preload adjustable | Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 210 mm / 8.3 in. | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 114 mm / 4.5 in | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers | Single 256mm disc 3 piston calipers ABS | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc 2 piston caliper ABS | Single ∅320mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90 S21 | 120/70ZR17 | 120/80-14 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/80-17 | 160/60ZR17 | 150/70-13 | 190/55 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1479 mm / 58.2 in. | 1410 mm / 55.5 in | 1600 mm / 63 in | 1680 mm / 66.1 in |
| Seat Height: | 870 mm / 34.3 in | 790 mm / 31.1 in | 754 mm / 27.9 in | 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) |
| Wet Weight: | 191 kg / 421.1 lbs. | 200 kg / 440 lbs | 245 kg / 541 lbs | 319 kg / 703 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal. | 15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 26.5 L / 7.0 US gal |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 14.4 sec | 12.7 sec | 15.9 sec | 11.7 sec |
| Top Speed: | 172 km/h / 106.9 US mpg | 199.5 km/h | 161.2 km/h / 100 mph | 239.2 km/h / 148.6 mph |