BMW F 650 ST Strada (1999) vs BMW R 65 (1980-) vs Suzuki 1984 ()
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | BMW | BMW | Suzuki |
Model: | F 650 ST Strada | R 65 | 1984 |
Years: | 1999 | 1980- | |
Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
Capacity: | 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in. | 649.6 cc / 39.6 cu in. | 1074 cc / 65.5 cu in |
Bore x Stroke: | 100 x 83mm | 82 x 61.5 mm | 72 x 66 mm |
Compression Ratio: | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Induction: | 2 x ∅33mm Mikuni carburetors | 2 x Bing constant depression carburetors | 4 x Mikuni BS34SS |
Ignition: | Digital | Bosch contact free electronic ignition | Transistorized |
Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
Max Power: | 35 kW / 48 hp @ 6500 rpm | 45 hp / 32.8 kw @ 7250 rpm | 83.9 kW / 111 hp / @ 9500 rpm |
Max Torque: | 57 Nm / 5.8 kgf-m / 42 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm | 45 Nm / 4.6 kgf-m / 33.2 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm | 97.1 Nm / 9.9 kgf-m / 70.9 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft | Chain, Daido D.I.D 630YL, 96 links |
Front Suspension: | 41mm Telescopic forks non adjustable. | Telescopic hydraulic forks | Telescopic, oil damped, spring 4-way adjustable with anti-dive |
Front Wheel Travel: | 170 mm / 6.7 in. | 175 mm / 6.9" | 150 mm / 5.91 in |
Rear Suspension: | Rising rate monoshock preload adjustable. | Long swinging arm with adjustable strut | Dual shock oil damped, damper 4-way, spring 5-way adjustable |
Rear Wheel Travel: | 165 mm / 6.5 in. | 110 mm / 4.3" | 109 mm / 4.29 in |
Front Brakes: | Single ∅300mm disc 2piston caliper | Single disc | 2 x 275 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers |
Rear Brakes: | Single ∅210mm disc 1 piston caliper | Drum | Single 275 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
Front Tyre: | 100/90 -18 | 3.25 -18 | 3.50 - V19 |
Rear Tyre: | 130/80 -17 | 4.00 -18 | 4.50 - V17 |
Wet Weight: | 191 kg / 421 lbs. | 210 kg / 463 lbs | 243 kg / 535 lbs |
Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 22 Litrds / 5.8 US gal | 22 L / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal |