BMW F 650GS Dakar (2001) vs BMW K 1600 GTL (2017-18) vs BMW R 1150RS (2000-01) vs BMW F 650GS Dakar (2000)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	BMW	BMW	BMW	BMW
Model:	F 650GS Dakar	K 1600 GTL	R 1150RS	F 650GS Dakar
Years:	2001	2017-18	2000-01	2000
Engine:	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity:	652 cc / 39.8 cub. in.	1649 cc / 100.6 cu in.	1130 cc / 69 cu in	652 cc / 39.8 cub. in.
Bore x Stroke:	100 x 83mm	72 x 67.5 mm	101 x 70.5 mm	100 x 83mm
Compression Ratio:	11.5:1	12.2:1	11.3:1	11.5:1
Induction:	Fuel induction	52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X	Bosch Motronic MA 2.4 Fuel injection	Fuel induction
Ignition:	Capacitor Discharge Ignition system	Digital CDI	Electronic ignition MA 2.2 Bosch Motronic	Capacitor Discharge Ignition system
Starting:	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric
Max Power:	37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm	118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm	70 kW / 95 hp @ 7250 rpm	37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm
Max Torque:	60 Nm / 6.12 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm	175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm	98 Nm / 19.0 kgf-m / 72.3 ft-lb @ 5500 rpm	60 Nm / 6.12 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm
Clutch:	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated	Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated	Dry, single plate, hydraulic operated	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated
Transmission:	5 Speed	Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, helical cut	6 Speed	5 Speed
Final Drive:	Chain	Shaft	Shaft	Chain
Frame:	Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section	Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine	Three section composite frame consisting of front & rear section, load bearing engine	Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section
Front Suspension:	41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge	Dual longitudinal control arm, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes)	Telelever with central suspension strut, continuously variable rebound stage.	41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge
Rear Suspension:	Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable	Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes)	Central suspension strut with coil spring and single tube gas shock absorber, continuously variable rebound stage, hydraulically adjustable spring preload.	Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable
Rear Wheel Travel:	210 mm / 8.3 in.	135 mm / 5.3 in	135 mm / 5.3 in	210 mm / 8.3 in.
Front Brakes:	Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper	2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers	2 x 305 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers	Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes:	Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper	Single 320mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single 285 mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre:	90/90 S21	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17	90/90 S21
Rear Tyre:	130/80-17	190/55 ZR17	170/60 ZR17	130/80-17
Dimensions:	Length: 2189 mm / 86.2 in. Width: (incl. mirrors) 910 mm / 35.8 in.	Height 1465 mm / 57.7 in Length 2489 mm / 98.0 in Width 1000 mm / 39.4 in	Length 2170 mm / 85.4 in Width 920 mm / 28.3 in Height 1286 mm / 50.6 in	Length: 2189 mm / 86.2 in. Width: (incl. mirrors) 910 mm / 35.8 in.
Wheelbase:	1479 mm / 58.2 in.	1680 mm / 66.1 in	1473 mm / 58.0 in	1479 mm / 58.2 in.
Seat Height:	870 mm / 34.3 in	750 mm / 29.5 in If adjustable, lowest setting	790 mm / 31.1 in 830 mm / 32.7 in	870 mm / 34.3 in
Dry Weight:	176 kg / 388 lbs.	321 kg / 707.7 lbs	246 kg / 542.3 lbs	176 kg / 388 lbs.
Fuel Capacity:	17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal.	26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal	23 Litres / 6.1 US gal	17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal.