BMW R 1200ST Special Edition (2007) vs BMW F 650GS Dakar (2007)
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| Make: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | R 1200ST Special Edition | F 650GS Dakar |
| Years: | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in | 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 73 mm | 100 x 83mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Induction: | BMW engine management, BMS-K | Fuel induction |
| Ignition: | Digital engine management | Capacitor Discharge Ignition system |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Battery: | 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free | 12V / 12Ah |
| Alternator: | Three-phase alternator 720 W | Three-phase alternator 400W |
| Max Power: | 81 kW / 110 hp @ 7500 rpm | 37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 85 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm | 60 Nm / 6.12 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm |
| Clutch: | Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | System enclosed driveshaft with two universal joints | Chain |
| Frame: | Three-section frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine-gearbox unit | Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section |
| Front Suspension: | Three-section frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine-gearbox unit | 41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 110 mm / 4.3 in | 210 mm / 8.3 in. |
| Rear Suspension: | BMW Motorrad Telelever, stanchion diameter 35mm, central spring strut, rebound damping electronically adjustable with standard ESA | Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 210 mm / 8.3 in. |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 305 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Wheels: | Cast aluminium | Wire spoke wheels |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 90/90 S21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR17 | 130/80-17 |
| Castor: | 104 mm / 4.1" | 123 mm / 4.8 in. |
| Steering Head Angle: | 64.3° | 60.8° |
| Dimensions: | Length 2165 mm / 85.2 in Width 890 mm / 35.0 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1220 mm / 48.0 in (excl. mirrors) | Length: 2189 mm / 86.2 in. Width: (incl. mirrors) 910 mm / 35.8 in. |
| Wheelbase: | 1495 mm / 59.1 in | 1479 mm / 58.2 in. |
| Seat Height: | 826 mm - 806 mm / 32.5 in - 31.7 in 780 mm / 800 mm / 30.7 - 31.4 in (special equipment low seat bench) | 870 mm / 34.3 in |
| Dry Weight: | 205 kg / 451.9 lbs | 176 kg / 388 lbs. |
| Wet-Weight: | 229 kg / 504.8 lbs | 191 kg / 421.1 lbs. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 21 Liters / 5.5 US gal | 17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal. |
| Reserve: | 4 Litres / 1.0 US gal | Approx. 4.5 Litres / 1.2 US gal. |
| Consumption Average: | 5.6 L/100 km / 17.9 km/l / 42.1 US mpg | 4.7 l/100 km / 60.5 mph |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 12.0 sec | 14.4 sec |
| Top Speed: | 233.6 km/h / 145 mph | 172 km/h / 106.9 US mpg |