Suzuki GS 750E (1980) vs BMW F 650GS Dakar (2002)
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| Make: | Suzuki | BMW |
| Model: | GS 750E | F 650GS Dakar |
| Years: | 1980 | 2002 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 748 cc / 45.6 cu in | 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 65 x 56.4 mm | 100 x 83mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.7:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Induction: | 4 x Mikuni VM26SS carburators | Fuel induction |
| Ignition: | Battery, coil | Capacitor Discharge Ignition system |
| Battery: | 12V 14AH/10 hr. | 12V / 12Ah |
| Starting: | Electric & kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 53.6 kW / 72 hp @ 8500 rpm | 37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 60 Nm / 6.1 kgf-m / 44.2 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm | 60 Nm / 6.12 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-plate | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, 630SO 96 link, O-ring .81/2 in. free-play | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 35mm Kayaba with anti dive adjustable air pressure. | 41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks adjustable preload and spring rebound damping. | Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | Single 292 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 292 mm disc ,1 piston caliper | Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25 H19 | 90/90 S21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00 H18 | 130/80-17 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2225 mm / 87.6 in Width 870 mm / 34.3 in Height 1170 mm / 46.1in | Length: 2189 mm / 86.2 in. Width: (incl. mirrors) 910 mm / 35.8 in. |
| Wheelbase: | 1490 mm / 58.7 in | 1479 mm / 58.2 in. |
| Dry Weight: | 223 kg / 492 lbs. | 176 kg / 388 lbs. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal | 17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal. |
| Reserve: | 2 Litres / 0.5 US gal / 0.44 Imp gal | Approx. 4.5 Litres / 1.2 US gal. |
| Consumption Average: | 6.4 L/100 km / 15.6 km/l / 36.7 US mpg / 44.1 Imp mpg | 4.7 l/100 km / 60.5 mph |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 12.8 sec | 14.4 sec |
| Top Speed: | 180 km/h / 112 mph | 172 km/h / 106.9 US mpg |