BMW F 650GS Dakar (2006) vs BMW R 1200R Classic (2012)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | F 650GS Dakar | R 1200R Classic |
| Years: | 2006 | 2012 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in. | 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 100 x 83mm | 101 x 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Induction: | Fuel induction | Electronic intake manifold injection BMS-K |
| Ignition: | Capacitor Discharge Ignition system | Digital engine management |
| Alternator: | Three-phase alternator 400W | Three-phase alternator 720 W |
| Battery: | 12V / 12Ah | 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm | 81 kW / 110 hp @ 7750 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 60 Nm / 6.12 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm | 120 Nm / 12.2 kgf-m / 88 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated | Single disc dry clutch, hydraulically actuated |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft |
| Frame: | Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section | Tubular steel spaceframe, load-bearing engine |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 41 mm, central spring strut |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 210 mm / 8.3 in. | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| 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 |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 210 mm / 8.3 in. | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 2 x 320mm Discs, ABS |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 265mm disc, ABS |
| Wheels: | Wire spoke wheels | Cast aluminium spoked wheels |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90 S21 | 120/70-ZR 17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/80-17 | 180/55-ZR 17 |
| Castor: | 123 mm / 4.8 in. | 119.1 mm / 4.7 in |
| Steering Head Angle: | 60.8° | 62.9° |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2189 mm / 86.2 in. Width: (incl. mirrors) 910 mm / 35.8 in. | Length 2145 mm / 84.4 in Width 906 mm / 35.6 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1273 mm / 50.1 in (excl. mirrors) |
| Wheelbase: | 1479 mm / 58.2 in. | 1495 mm / 59.1 in |
| Seat Height: | 870 mm / 34.3 in | 800mm / 31.5 in (Standard, OE, OA, sport seat) 830mm / 32.7 in (OE, OA, comfort seat, high) / 760mm / 29.9 in (OE, OA, seat, low) / 750mm / 29.5 in (OE, low slung) |
| Dry Weight: | 176 kg / 388 lbs. | 198 kg / 436.5 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 191 kg / 421.1 lbs. | 223 kg / 492 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal. | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal |
| Consumption Average: | 4.7 l/100 km / 60.5 mph | 5.2 L/100 km / 19.2 km/l / 45.2 US mpg |
| Top Speed: | 172 km/h / 106.9 US mpg | 220 km/h / 137 mph |