BMW F 650GS (800cc) (2008) vs BMW F 650GS (800cc) (2011) vs BMW R 12 nineT (2024)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | F 650GS (800cc) | F 650GS (800cc) | R 12 nineT |
| Years: | 2008 | 2011 | 2024 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central counter balancer shaft. |
| Capacity: | 798 cc / 47.7 cub-in | 798 cc / 47.7 cub-in | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 82 x 75.8 mm | 82 x 75.8 mm | 101 x 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.0:1 | 12.0:1 | 12:1 |
| Lubrication: | Dry sump | Dry sump | Wet sump |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Air/oil cooled |
| Induction: | Electronic intake injection, 45mm throttle bodies | Electronic intake injection, 45mm throttle bodies | Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 52 kW / 71 hp @ 7000 rpm | 52 kW / 71 hp @ 7000 rpm | 81 kW / 109 hp @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 75 Nm / 5.3 kgf-m / 55 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | 75 Nm / 55 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | 115 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Multiplate-plate in oil bath | Multiplate-plate in oil bath | Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6-speed, claw-shifted transmission with separate transmission housing |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Shaft |
| Gear Ratio: | 1st 2.46 / 2nd 1.75 / 3rd 1.38 / 4th 1.17 / 5th 1.04 / 6th 0.96:1 | 1st 2.46 / 2nd 1.75 / 3rd 1.38 / 4th 1.17 / 5th 1.04 / 6th 0.96:1 | 1st = 2.375, 2nd = 1.696, 3rd = 1.296, 4th = 1.065, 5th = 0.939, 6th = 0.848 |
| Frame: | Tubular frame in steal partly carrying the engine | Tubular frame in steal partly carrying the engine | Four-part frame concept with front frame and three-part rear frame, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, rear-seat frame removeable for one-up riding |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm telescopic fork | 41mm telescopic fork | 46 mm upside-down telescopic forks |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 180 mm / 7.1 in | 180 mm / 7.1 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece | Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece | Cast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring preload fully adjustable by hook wrench, adjustable rebound-stage damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 170 mm / 6.7 in | 170 mm / 6.7 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 300mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Twin disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston Monobloc radial brake caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 265mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 265mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper |
| Wheels: | Cast aluminium | Cast aluminium | Aluminium cast wheels |
| Front Tyre: | 110/80-R19 | 110/80-R19 | 120/70 - ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 140/80-R17 | 140/80-R17 | 180/55 - ZR17 |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2,280 mm / 89.8 in Width: 890 mm / 35.0 in (incl. mirrors) Height: 1,240 mm / 48.8 in (excl. mirrors) | Length: 2,280 mm / 89.8 in Width: 890 mm / 35.0 in (incl. mirrors) Height: 1,240 mm / 48.8 in (excl. mirrors) | Length 2131 mm / 83.9 in Width 871 mm / 34.3 in |
| Seat Height: | 820 mm / 790 mm / 32.3 in / 31.1 in | 820 mm / 32.3 in - 790 mm / 31.1 in | 795 mm / 31.3 in |
| Wet Weight: | 198 kg / 436.5 lbs | 198 kg / 436.5 lbs | 220 kg / 485 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16 L / 4.2 US gal | 16 L / 4.2 US gal | 15.9 Litres / 4.2 US gal |