BMW K 1600 GT (2014) vs BMW F 650GS Dakar (2006) vs BMW F 650GS Dakar (2008) vs BMW G 650 X Challenge (2008) vs BMW F 650GS Dakar (2005)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	BMW	BMW	BMW	BMW	BMW
Model:	K 1600 GT	F 650GS Dakar	F 650GS Dakar	G 650 X Challenge	F 650GS Dakar
Years:	2014	2006	2008	2008	2005
Engine:	Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, single 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:	1649 cc / 100.6 cu in.	652 cc / 39.8 cub. in.	652 cc / 39.8 cub. in.	652 cc / 39.8 cub in.	652 cc / 39.8 cub. in.
Bore x Stroke:	72 x 67.5 mm	100 x 83mm	100 x 83mm	100 x 83 mm	100 x 83mm
Compression Ratio:	12.2:1	11.5:1	11.5:1	11.5:1	11.5:1
Induction:	52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X	Fuel induction	Fuel induction	Fuel induction	Fuel induction
Ignition:	Digital CDI	Capacitor Discharge Ignition system	Capacitor Discharge Ignition system	Capacitor Discharge Ignition system	Capacitor Discharge Ignition system
Alternator:	580 W Alternator	Three-phase alternator 400W	Three-phase alternator 400W	280-W generator	Three-phase alternator 400W
Battery:	12 V / 19 Ah maintenance free	12V / 12Ah	12V / 12Ah	12 V / 10 Ah, maintenance-free	12V / 12Ah
Starting:	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric
Max Power:	118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm	37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm	37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm	39 kW / 53 hp @ 7000 rpm	37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm
Max Torque:	175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm	60 Nm / 6.12 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm	60 Nm / 6.12 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm	60 Nm / 6.1 kgf-m / 44.3 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm	60 Nm / 6.12 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm
Clutch:	Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated	Multicdisc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated
Transmission:	6 Speed	5 Speed	5 Speed	5 Speed	5 Speed
Final Drive:	Shaft	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain
Frame:	Chill-cast rear frame: aluminium, extruded sections	Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section	Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section	Bridge-type steel tube frame with bolted die-cast	Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section
Front Suspension:	Dual longitudinal control arm	41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge	41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge	∅45mm Upside-down telescopic fork	41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge
Front Wheel Travel:	115 mm / 4.8 in	210 mm / 8.3 in.	210 mm / 8.3 in.	270 mm / 10.8 in.	210 mm / 8.3 in.
Rear Suspension:	Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable	Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable	Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable	Aluminum 2-unit cast swing arm, air damping	Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable
Rear Wheel Travel:	135 mm / 5.3 in	210 mm / 8.3 in.	210 mm / 8.3 in.	270 mm / 10.8 in.	210 mm / 8.3 in.
Front Brakes:	2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers	Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston calipers	Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes:	Single ∅320mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper	Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper	Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston calipers	Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre:	120/70 ZR17	90/90 S21	90/90 S21	90/90 S 21	90/90 S21
Wheels:	Cast aluminium wheels	Wire spoke wheels	Wire spoke wheels	Wire spoke wheels	Wire spoke wheels
Rear Tyre:	190/55 ZR17	130/80-17	130/80-17	120/70 S 18	130/80-17
Castor:	108.4 mm / 4.3 in	123 mm / 4.8 in.	123 mm / 4.8 in.	118 mm / 4.6 in.	123 mm / 4.8 in.
Steering Head Angle:	62.2°	60.8°	60.8°	62.5°	60.8°
Dimensions:	Length: 2489m m / 98.0 in Width: 1000 mm / 39.4 in (incl. mirrors) Height: 1465 mm / 57.7 in (excl. mirrors)	Length: 2189 mm / 86.2 in. Width: (incl. mirrors) 910 mm / 35.8 in.	Length: 2189 mm / 86.2 in. Width: (incl. mirrors) 910 mm / 35.8 in.	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.
Wheelbase:	1680 mm / 66.1 in	1479 mm / 58.2 in.	1479 mm / 58.2 in.	1500 mm / 59.1 in.	1479 mm / 58.2 in.
Seat Height:	810 - 830 mm / 31.9 - 32.7 in (standard) 780 - 800 mm / 30.7 - 31.5 in(optional rider seat) 750 mm / 29.5 in (special accessory seat, single-section)	870 mm / 34.3 in	870 mm / 34.3 in	930 mm / 36.6 in (low seat: 910 mm / 35.8 in.)	870 mm / 34.3 in
Dry Weight:	295 kg / 650 lbs	176 kg / 388 lbs.	176 kg / 388 lbs.	144 kg / 317 lbs.	176 kg / 388 lbs.
Wet Weight:	319 kg / 703 lbs	191 kg / 421.1 lbs.	191 kg / 421.1 lbs.	156 kg / 344 lbs.	191 kg / 421.1 lbs.
Fuel Capacity:	26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal	17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal.	17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal.	9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal	17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal.
Reserve:	4 Litres / 1.1 US gal	Approx. 4.5 Litres / 1.2 US gal.	Approx. 4.5 Litres / 1.2 US gal.	Approx 2 Litres / 0.5 US gal.	Approx. 4.5 Litres / 1.2 US gal.
Consumption Average:	5.95 L/100 km / 16.8 km/l / 39.5 US mpg	4.7 l/100 km / 60.5 mph	4.7 l/100 km / 60.5 mph	5.2 L/100 km / 19.3 km/l / 45.4 US mpg	4.7 l/100 km / 60.5 mph
Standing ¼ Mile:	11.7 sec	14.4 sec	14.4 sec	14.0 sec	14.4 sec
Top Speed:	239.2 km/h / 148.6 mph	172 km/h / 106.9 US mpg	172 km/h / 106.9 US mpg	162.9 km/h / 101 mph.	172 km/h / 106.9 US mpg