BMW F 650GS Dakar (2006) vs Kawasaki ER-6f (2008)
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| Make: | BMW | Kawasaki |
| Model: | F 650GS Dakar | ER-6f |
| Years: | 2006 | 2008 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in. | 649 cc / 39.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 100 x 83mm | 83 X 60mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.5:1 | 11.3;1 |
| Induction: | Fuel induction | 2x 38mm Electronic Fuel Injection Keihin |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Ignition: | Capacitor Discharge Ignition system | Digital TCBI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm | 53 kW / 72.1 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 60 Nm / 6.12 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm | 66 Nm / 6.7 m-kg @ 7000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section | Diamond, high-tensile steel |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge | 41 mm telescopic fork, |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 210 mm / 8.3 in. | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable | Offset laydown single-shock with adjustable preload, |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 210 mm / 8.3 in. | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90 S21 | 120/70ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/80-17 | 160/60ZR17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1479 mm / 58.2 in. | 1410 mm / 55.5 in |
| Seat Height: | 870 mm / 34.3 in | 790 mm / 31.1 in |
| Dry Weight: | 176 kg / 388 lbs. | 178 kg / 392.4 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 191 kg / 421.1 lbs. | 200 kg / 440 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal. | 15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal |
| Consumption Average: | 4.7 l/100 km / 60.5 mph | 23.4 km/lit |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 14.4 sec | 12.7 sec |
| Top Speed: | 172 km/h / 106.9 US mpg | 199.5 km/h |