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)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	BMW	BMW	BMW	BMW	BMW	BMW
Model:	F 650GS Dakar	R 1200R Classic	R 5	F 650GS	F 650GS	F 650GS Dakar
Years:	2006	2012	1936-37	2012	2005	2008
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
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.
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
Compression Ratio:	11.5:1	11.0:1	6.7:1	12.0:1	11.5:1	11.5:1
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
Ignition:	Capacitor Discharge Ignition system	Digital engine management	Battery ignition	Knock control and oxygen sensors.	Capacitor Discharge Ignition system	Capacitor Discharge Ignition system
Starting:	Electric	Electric	Kick	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
Clutch:	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated	Single disc dry clutch, hydraulically actuated	Single plate, dry	Multiplate-plate in oil bath	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated
Transmission:	5 Speed	6 Speed	4 Speed	6 Speed	5 Speed	5 Speed
Final Drive:	Chain	Shaft	Shaft	Chain	Chain	Chain
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
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
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
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
Front Tyre:	90/90 S21	120/70-ZR 17	3.00 x 19"	90/90 - 21 54V	100/90-19	90/90 S21
Rear Tyre:	130/80-17	180/55-ZR 17	3.50 x 19"	150/70 - 17 69V	130/80-17	130/80-17
Wet Weight:	191 kg / 421.1 lbs.	223 kg / 492 lbs	175 kg / 386 lbs	209 kg / 460.8 lbs.	191 kg / 421.1 lbs.	191 kg / 421.1 lbs.
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.