BMW F 650GS Dakar (2001) vs BMW K 1600 GTL (2017-18)
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| Make: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | F 650GS Dakar | K 1600 GTL |
| Years: | 2001 | 2017-18 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in. | 1649 cc / 100.6 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 100 x 83mm | 72 x 67.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.5:1 | 12.2:1 |
| Induction: | Fuel induction | 52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X |
| Ignition: | Capacitor Discharge Ignition system | Digital CDI |
| Alternator: | Three-phase alternator 400W | W 700 |
| Battery: | 12V / 12Ah | 12 V / 19 Ah maintenance free |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm | 118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 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 |
| Clutch: | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated | Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, helical cut |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft |
| Frame: | Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section | Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge | Dual longitudinal control arm, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes) |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 210 mm / 8.3 in. | 115 mm / 4.9 in |
| 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) |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 210 mm / 8.3 in. | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 320mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Wheels: | Wire spoke wheels | Cast aluminium wheels |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90 S21 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/80-17 | 190/55 ZR17 |
| Castor: | 123 mm / 4.8 in. | 108.4 mm / 4.3 in |
| Steering Head Angle: | 60.8° | 62.2° |
| 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 |
| Wheelbase: | 1479 mm / 58.2 in. | 1680 mm / 66.1 in |
| Seat Height: | 870 mm / 34.3 in | 750 mm / 29.5 in If adjustable, lowest setting |
| Dry Weight: | 176 kg / 388 lbs. | 321 kg / 707.7 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 191 kg / 421.1 lbs. | 348.0 kg / 767.2 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal. | 26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal |
| Reserve: | Approx. 4.5 Litres / 1.2 US gal. | 4 Litres / 1.1 US gal |