BMW F 650GS Dakar (2002) vs Indian Chief Classic Vintage Jack Daniels Limited Edition (2016) vs BMW R 1200C (2002-03)
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| Make: | BMW | Indian | BMW |
| Model: | F 650GS Dakar | Chief Classic Vintage Jack Daniels Limited Edition | R 1200C |
| Years: | 2002 | 2016 | 2002-03 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Thunder Stroke 111 | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in. | 1811.cc / 111 cu-in | 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 100 x 83mm | 101 x 113 mm | 101 x 73mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.5:1 | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Induction: | Fuel induction | Electronic fuel injection system closed loop fuel injection / 54mm bore | Bosch Motronic MA 2.4 Fuel injection |
| Battery: | 12V / 12Ah | 12 volts / 18 amp/hour, 310 CCA | BMW Mareg, 19.5 Amp/h low maintenance |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Clutch: | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated | Wet, Multi-Plate | Dry, single plate, hydraulic operated |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Belt | Shaft |
| Frame: | Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section | Cast Aluminum Frame with Integrated Air-Box | Three section composite frame consisting of front & rear section, load bearing engine |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge | Telescopic forks | Motorrad Telelever, stanchion ∅35mm, central strut |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 210 mm / 8.3 in. | 119 mm / 4.7 in | 145 mm / 5.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable | Single shock | Die cast aluminium single sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Monolever, WAD strut (travel related damping), spring preload adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of hydraulic handwheel. |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 210 mm / 8.3 in. | 104 mm / 3.7 in | 110 mm / 4.3 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 2x 300 mm Floating rotor 4 piston calipers | 2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 300 mm Floating rotor 2 piston calipers | Single ∅285mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90 S21 | 130/90B16 67H | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/80-17 | 180/65B16 81H | 170/80-15 |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2189 mm / 86.2 in. Width: (incl. mirrors) 910 mm / 35.8 in. | Length 2634 mm / 103.7 in Width 1025 mm / 40.4 in Height 1490 mm / 58.7 in | Length 2340 mm / 92.1 in Width 1050 mm / 44.3 in Height 1130 mm / 44.4 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1479 mm / 58.2 in. | 1730 mm / 68.1 in | 1650 mm / 64.9 in |
| Seat Height: | 870 mm / 34.3 in | 692 mm / 29.0 in | 740 mm / 29.1 in |
| Dry Weight: | 176 kg / 388 lbs. | 365 kg / 805 lbs | 236 kg / 482 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 191 kg / 421.1 lbs. | 379 kg / 835 lbs | 255 kg / 565 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal. | 20.8 Litres / 5.5 Gal | 17.5 Litres / 4.5 gal |