BMW F 650

BMW F 650 Date since 1993

Number sold 39.470 (31.12.1997)

Price 10.950,- DM

Engine

Type four-stroke, vertical single cylinder engine, liquid-cooled
Bore/stroke 100 x 83 mm
Cubic capacity 652 cm3
Max power 48 PS (35 kW) at 6500 rpm [34 PS (25 kW) at 5700 rpm]
Max torque 57 Nm at 5200 rpm [48 Nm at 4200 rpm]
Compression ratio 9,7 : 1
Valves per cylinder 4
Valve control DOHC, using drive chain and cup tappets
Carburation system 2 constant depression carburettors, Mikuni Ø 33mm
Engine lubrication dry sump

 
Power transmission

Clutch multi-plate clutch in oil bath
Number of gears 5
Gear selection dog-type gearbox (ratchet foot lever)
Gear ratios 2,75 / 1,75 / 1,31 / 1,05 / 0,88 : 1
Rear wheel ratio 1 : 2,94
Bevel/crown wheel 16 / 47 teeth

 
Electrical system

Alternator 12 V / 280 W
Ignition contact-free high-voltage capacitor ignition
Starter 0,9 kW
Spark plugs NGK D 8 EA

 
Suspension

Type of frame single-loop tubular frame with bolt-on trussing, engine serving as load-bearing component
Front suspension telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber
Rear suspension long swinging arm with adjustable central strut
Spring travel 170 / 165 mm
Rims front 2,5 x 19
Rims rear 3,00 x 17
Tyres front 100/90 - 19 57 S
Tyres rear 130/80 - 17 65 S
Brakes front single disc brake Ø 300 mm
Brakes rear single disc brake Ø 240 mm

 
Dimensions and weights

Length x width x height 2180 x 880 x 1220 mm
Wheel base 1480 mm
Ground clearance 180 mm
Tank capacity 17,5 l
Unladen weight, full tank 191 kg
Max permissible weight 371 kg
Fuel consumption 3,8 l / 100 km ( at constant 90 km/h)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h 6,2 s
Top speed 163 km/h [145 km/h]