ENGINE
Type Water-cooled, single-cylinder 4-stroke engine, four
valves, two overhead camshafts, dry sump lubrication
Bore / stroke 100 mm x 83 mm
Capacity 652 cc
Rated output 37 kW (50 hp) at 6,500 rpm
Max. torque 60 Nm at 4,800 rpm
Compression ratio 11.5 : 1
Fuel / engine management Electronic intake pipe injection / BMW engine
management, twin-spark ignition
Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission
standard EU-3
PERFORMANCE / FUEL CONSUMPTION
Maximum speed Approx. km/h
Fuel consumption
per km at constant km/h 3.2 l
per km at constant km/h 4.3 l
Fuel type Unleaded regular, minimum octane rating 91 (RON)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator Three-phase alternator W
Battery 12 V / 12 Ah
POWER TRANSMISSION
Clutch Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated
Gearbox Constant mesh 5-speed gearbox integrated into
crankcase
Drive Endless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear
wheel hub
CHASSIS/ BRAKES
Frame Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on
rear section
Front suspension Telescopic fork, ø 41 mm, fork stabiliser
Rear suspension Box-section steel dual swing arm, central spring strut
operated by lever system, spring pre-load hydrauli-
cally adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel,
rebound damping adjustable
Travel front / rear 170 mm / 165 mm
Wheelbase 1,477 mm
Castor 113 mm
Steering head angle 61.9°
Wheels Wire spoke
Rim, front 2.50 x 19"
Rim, rear 3.00 x 17"
Tyre, front 100/90 S 19
Tyre, rear 130/80 S 17
Brake, front Single disc, ø 300 mm, double-piston floating caliper
Brake, rear Single disc, ø 240 mm, single-piston floating caliper
ABS BMW Motorrad ABS (can be switched off)
DIMENSIONS / WEIGHT
Seat height STD 780 mm
low suspension 750 mm (no cost option, centre std.
not avail with this option)
Unladen weight, road ready1192 kg
Dry weight2175 kg
Permitted total weight 380 kg
Payload (with standard equipment) 188 kg
Usable tank volume 17.3 l
Reserve approx. 4.5 l
Length 2,175 mm
Height (excl. mirrors) 1,265 mm
Width (incl. mirrors) 910 mm
Width (incl. mirrors) 890 mm
G 650 GS
GRAVEL. TARMAC. SAND.
The BMW G 650 GS is a match for any surface.
LAMS approved and equipped with ABS as
standard, this is the defi nitive multi-talented bike for
everyone, including learners and returning riders.
Whether it’s tiny alleyways in town, sweeping
bends on country roads or adventurous wild terrain,
the light handling is a winner.
Red Deep Black
Technical data relate to the unladen weight (DIN)
1) In compliance with Directive 93/93/EEC with all fl uids, fuelled with at least 90% of usable tank volume
2) Unladen weight without operating fl uids
Specifi cations are indicative only and may vary slightly from Australian models. All specifi cations subject to change. Errors and omissions expected. 2010 G 650 GS
