BMW F 650GS Dakar (2006) vs BMW R 1200R Classic (2012) vs BMW R 5 (1936-37) vs BMW F 650GS (2012) vs BMW F 650GS (2005) vs BMW F 650GS Dakar (2008) vs BMW K 1300 S (2014) vs BMW G 650 X Challenge (2008) vs BMW HP2 Sport Motorsport Special Edition (2010-11) vs BMW F 800R (2010) vs BMW HP2 Megamoto (2008-2009) vs BMW R 100/7 (1978-10) vs BMW G 650 X Country (2008) vs BMW R 1200GS LC Adventure (2014) vs BMW F 650GS (2013) vs BMW F 650GS Dakar (2005) vs BMW K 1200GT (2007) vs BMW K 1600 GTL (2014)

Comparison technical specifications

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Model:	F 650GS Dakar	R 1200R Classic	R 5	F 650GS	F 650GS	F 650GS Dakar	K 1300 S	G 650 X Challenge	HP2 Sport Motorsport Special Edition	F 800R	HP2 Megamoto	R 100/7	G 650 X Country	R 1200GS LC Adventure	F 650GS	F 650GS Dakar	K 1200GT	K 1600 GTL
Years:	2006	2012	1936-37	2012	2005	2008	2014	2008	2010-11	2010	2008-2009	1978-10	2008	2014	2013	2005	2007	2014
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	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer air/oil-cooled, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 Valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 2 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, horizontal in line four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 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.	652 cc / 39.8 cub. in.	652 cc / 39.8 cub. in.	1298 cc / 79.2 cu in.	652 cc / 39.8 cub in.	1170 cc / 71.5 cub. in.	798 cc / 47.7 cub. in.	1170 cc / 71.5 cub. in.	980 cc / 59.8 cu in.	652 cc / 39.8 cub in.	1170 cc / 71.4 cub in.	798 cc / 47.7 cub. in.	652 cc / 39.8 cub. in.	1157 cc / 70.6 cu in	1649 cc / 100.6 cu in.
Bore x Stroke:	100 x 83mm	101 x 73 mm	68 x 68 mm	82 x 75.8 mm	100 x 83mm	100 x 83mm	80 x 64.3 mm / 3.15 x 2.53 in	100 x 83 mm	101 x 73 mm	82 x 75.8 mm	101 x 73 mm	94 x 70.6 mm	100 x 83 mm	101 x 73 mm	82 x 75.8 mm	100 x 83mm	79 x 59 mm	72 x 67.5 mm
Compression Ratio:	11.5:1	11.0:1	6.7:1	12.0:1	11.5:1	11.5:1	13.0:1	11.5:1	12.5:1	12.0:1	11.0:1	9.1:1	11.5:1	12.5:1	12.0:1	11.5:1	13.0:1	12.2:1
Induction:	Fuel induction	Electronic intake manifold injection BMS-K	2 x Carburetor type Amal 5/423	Electronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodies	Fuel induction	Fuel induction	Electronic fuel injection, Digital Motor Electronics with integrated knock control (BMS-K)	Fuel induction	BMS-K 52mm throttle butterfly	Electronic injection, digital engine electronics (BMS-KP)	Fuel Injection 47mm Throttle butterfly BMS-K	2 x 36mm Bing V94 carburetors	Fuel induction	Throttle valve 52 mm Carburetion BMS-X Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter	Electronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodies	Fuel induction	BMSK fuel Injection	∅52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X
Starting:	Electric	Electric	Kick	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	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	37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm	37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm	127 kW / 173 hp @ 9250 rpm	39 kW / 53 hp @ 7000 rpm	96 kW / 130 hp @ 8750 rpm	64 kW / 87 hp @ 8000 rpm	77 kW / 105 hp @ 7000 rpm	44.1 KW / 60 hp @ 7000 rpm	39 kW / 53 hp @ 7000 rpm	92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm	62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 7500 rpm	37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm	112 kW / 157 hp @ 9500rpm	118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm
Transmission:	5 Speed	6 Speed	4 Speed	6 Speed	5 Speed	5 Speed	6 Speed	5 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed	5 Speed	5 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed	5 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed
Final Drive:	Chain	Shaft	Shaft	Chain	Chain	Chain	Shaft	Chain	Shaft	Belt	Shaft	Shaft	Chain	Shaft	Chain	Chain	Shaft	Shaft
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	Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section	Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section	Bridge frame, aluminium, load-bearing engine	Bridge-type steel tube frame with bolted die-cast	Main frame and front frame made of steel tube, rear frame and front fairing self-supporting CIF, self-supporting power unit	Bridge frame made aluminium, load-supporting engine	Steel tubular spaceframe, non-load-bearing engine	Double sown tubs, dual cradle	Bridge-type steel tube frame with bolted die-cast	Tubular steel bridge frame, engine self-supporting	Tubular frame in steal partly carrying the engine	Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section	Composite aluminium frame with IHU/extrusion-pressed profiles and die sections	Chill-cast rear frame, aluminium, extruded sections
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	41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge	41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge	BMW Motorrad Duolever, central spring strut, Paralever; central spring strut with lever system	∅45mm Upside-down telescopic fork	BMW Telelever, 105mm wheel travels	∅43mm Telescopic fork	45mm Upside-down front fork, compression damping and rebound damping adjustable	Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber.	∅45mm Upside-down telescopic fork	BMW Motorrad Telelever; diameter 37 mm, central spring strut	∅43mm Marzocchi upside down forks	41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge	BMW Duolever	Dual longitudinal control arm
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	Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable	Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable	Cast aluminium single swing arm with BMW Motorrad, spring pre-tension with infinite hydraulic adjustment	Aluminum 2-unit cast swing arm, air damping	BMW Paralever, 120mm wheel travels	Cast aluminium double-sided swing arm, central, suspension strut, spring pre-tension by means of hand	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; Öhlins-central spring strut, spring pre-load adjustable to continuously variable levels, rebound damping and compression damping adjustable	Long swinging arm with adjustable strut.	Aluminum 2-unit cast swing arm, air damping	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring preload hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel	Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece	Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable	Single coast aluminium BMW Paralever	Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable
Rear Brakes:	Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper	Single 265mm disc, ABS	∅200mm drum	Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper	Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper	Single 265mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston calipers	Single ∅265mm disc	Single ∅265mm disc, 1 piston caliper	Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper	∅200mm Drum	Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston calipers	Single 275mm disc 2 piston caliper, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (standard, part intergal, disengageable)	Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper	Single ∅294mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single ∅320mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre:	90/90 S21	120/70-ZR 17	3.00 x 19"	90/90 - 21 54V	100/90-19	90/90 S21	120/70 ZR17	90/90 S 21	120/ 70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17	3.25 - H19	90/90-S19	120/70 R19	90/90 - 21 54V	90/90 S21	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre:	130/80-17	180/55-ZR 17	3.50 x 19"	150/70 - 17 69V	130/80-17	130/80-17	190/55 ZR17	120/70 S 18	190/55 ZR17	180/55 ZR17	150/70 ZR17	4.00 - H18	120/70-S17	170/60 R17	150/70 - 17 69V	130/80-17	180/55 ZR17	190/55 ZR17
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	17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal.	17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal.	19 Litres / 5.0 US gal	9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal	16 L / 4.2 US gal	16 Litres / 4.2 US gal	13 Liters / 3.4 US gal.	24 L / 6.3 US gal	9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal	30 Litres / 7.9 US gal	16 L / 4.2 US gal	17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal.	24 L / 6.3 US gal	26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal