BMW G 650 X Challenge (2008) vs BMW F 650GS Dakar (2008) vs BMW F 800GS (2014)
Comparison technical specifications
Add bike |
Remove bike |
Remove bike |
Remove bike |
| Make: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | G 650 X Challenge | F 650GS Dakar | F 800GS |
| Years: | 2008 | 2008 | 2014 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 652 cc / 39.8 cub in. | 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in. | 798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 100 x 83 mm | 100 x 83mm | 82 x 75.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.5:1 | 11.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Cooling: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | Fuel induction | Fuel induction | Electronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition: | Capacitor Discharge Ignition system | Capacitor Discharge Ignition system | Knock control and oxygen sensors |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 39 kW / 53 hp @ 7000 rpm | 37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm | 62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 60 Nm / 6.1 kgf-m / 44.3 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm | 60 Nm / 6.12 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm | 80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Clutch: | Multicdisc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated | Multiplate-plate in oil bath |
| Frame: | Bridge-type steel tube frame with bolted die-cast | Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section | Tubular frame in steal partly carrying the engine |
| Front Suspension: | ∅45mm Upside-down telescopic fork | 41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge | 43mm Marzocchi. Upside down forks, |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 270 mm / 10.8 in. | 210 mm / 8.3 in. | 230 mm / 9.1 in. |
| Rear Suspension: | Aluminum 2-unit cast swing arm, air damping | Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable | Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece, |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 270 mm / 10.8 in. | 210 mm / 8.3 in. | 215 mm / 8.5 in. |
| Front Brakes: | Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston calipers | Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 2 x ∅300mm discs, 4 piston calipers, ABS |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston calipers | Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS |
| Wheels: | Wire spoke wheels | Wire spoke wheels | Wire spoke |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90 S 21 | 90/90 S21 | 90/90 - 21 54V |
| Rear Tyre: | 120/70 S 18 | 130/80-17 | 150/70 - 17 69V |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2205 mm / 86.8 in. Width: 907 mm / 35.7 in. (incl. mirrors) Height: 1255 mm / 49.4 in. (excl. mirrors) | Length: 2189 mm / 86.2 in. Width: (incl. mirrors) 910 mm / 35.8 in. | Length 2320 mm / 91.3 in Width 945 mm / 37.2 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1350 mm / 53.1 in (excl. mirrors) |
| Seat Height: | 930 mm / 36.6 in (low seat: 910 mm / 35.8 in.) | 870 mm / 34.3 in | 880 mm - 820 mm / 34.6 in. - 32.3 in. |
| Dry Weight: | 144 kg / 317 lbs. | 176 kg / 388 lbs. | 177.8 kg / 392 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 156 kg / 344 lbs. | 191 kg / 421.1 lbs. | 207 kg / 456 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal | 17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal. | 16 Litres / US 4.2 gal. |
| Consumption Average: | 5.2 L/100 km / 19.3 km/l / 45.4 US mpg | 4.7 l/100 km / 60.5 mph | 5.1 l/100km / 19.6 km/l / 45.9 US mpg |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 14.0 sec | 14.4 sec | 12.5 sec |
| Top Speed: | 162.9 km/h / 101 mph. | 172 km/h / 106.9 US mpg | 199.0 km/h / 124 mph |