BMW C 650 GT (2014-15) vs BMW R 850GS (1996-98)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | C 650 GT | R 850GS |
| Years: | 2014-15 | 1996-98 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, twin-cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two-cylinder, horizontally-opposed Boxer engine, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 647 cc / 38.5 cub in. | 848 cc / 51.7 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 79 x 66 mm | 87.5 x 70.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Induction: | Fuel injection BMS-E, 38mm Throttle valve | Electronic injection, Bosch Motronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Clutch: | Centrifugal clutch | Dry single plate, with lever action diaphragm spring |
| Max Power: | 44 kW / 60 hp @ 7500 rpm | 53.2 kW / 73 hp @ 6750 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 66 Nm / 6.7 kgf-m / 48.7 lb-ft. @ 6000 rpm | 77 Nm / 7.85 kgf-m / 56 ft/lb @ 5600 rpm |
| Transmission: | CVT (continuously variable transmission) | 5 Speed |
| Frame: | Steel tube construction with aluminium die cast unit | Three section composite frame consisting of front & rear section, load bearing engine |
| Front Suspension: | System Upside down fork Ø 40 mm / 1.6 in. | BMW Telelever fork with longitudinal control arm and central strut |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 115mm / 4.5 in. | 190 mm / 7.4 in |
| Rear Suspension: | System Cast single swingarm. | BMW Paralever swinging arm |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 115mm / 4.5 in. | 200 mm / 7.9 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 270mm discs 2 piston caliper, ABS | 2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper, ABS | Single ∅276mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 R15 | 110 / 80 - R19 59 H |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/60 R15 | 150 / 70 - R17 69 H |
| Dimensions: | Length 2218 mm / 87.3 in. Width 916 mm / 36.1 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1411 mm / 55.6 in (excl. mirrors) | Length 2196 mm / 86.4 in Width 920 mm / 36.2 in Height 1360 mm / 53.7 in |
| Seat Height: | 805 mm / 31.7 in. | 840 mm - 860 mm / 33.0 in - 33.8 in |
| Dry Weight: | 249 kg / 549 lbs. | 225 kg / 496 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 261 kg / 575 lbs. | 234.4 kg / 516.7 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16 Litres / 4.2 us gal. | 24 L / 6.3 US gal |