BMW Motorrad
G 650 Xchallenge
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The Ultimate
Riding Machine
Engine
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water-cooled, single-cylinder
4-stroke, four valves, two overhead
camshafts, dry sump lubrication
Bore / stroke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 mm x 83 mm
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 652 cc
Rated output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 kW (53 hp) at 7,000 rpm
Max. torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Nm at 5,250 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. 165 km/h
Fuel consumption per 100 km
at constant 90 km/h . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6 l
at constant 120 km/h . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1 l
Fuel type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unleaded super, minimum octane rat-
ing 95 (RON)
Electrical system
Alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . three-phase alternator 280 W
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 V / 10 Ah, maintenance-free
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
1) Unladen as per DIN standard
2) Optional extra
3) In compliance with Directive 93/93/EEC with all fluids, fuelled with at least 90 % of usable tank volume
4) Unladen weight without operating fluids
Chassis / brakes
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bridge-type steel section frame
with bolted-on cast aluminium side
elements, bolted-on aluminium rear
section
Front suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Upside-down front fork, ø 45 mm,
rebound and compression damping
adjustable
Rear suspension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cast aluminium dual swing arm, Air
Damping System, spring pre-load
and damping continuously variable
by air pressure
Travel front / rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 mm / 270 mm
Wheelbase1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,500 mm
Castor1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 mm
Steering head angle1 . . . . . . . . . . . 62.5°
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wire spoke
Rim, front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.60 x 21"
Rim, rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 x 18"
Tyre, front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90/90 S 21
Tyre, rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140/80 S 18
Brake, front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single disc, ø 300 mm, double-
piston floating caliper
Brake, rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single disc, ø 240 mm, single-
piston floating caliper
ABS2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BMW Motorrad ABS
(can be switched off)
Dimensions / weights
Seat height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 930 mm (low seat2: 910 mm)
Inner leg curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,000 mm (low seat2: 1,960 mm)
Unladen weight, road ready3 . . . . . 156 kg
Dry weight4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 kg
Permitted total weight . . . . . . . . . . 335 kg
Payload (with standard equipment) 179 kg
Usable tank volume . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.5 l
Reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . approx. 2 l
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,205 mm
Height (excl. mirrors) . . . . . . . . . . . 1,255 mm
Width (incl. mirrors) . . . . . . . . . . . . 907 mm
Paintwork:
aura white
Seat: blue
The new hard enduro of the new G 650 X series from BMW Motorrad is exactly what off-road fans are looking for. High quality,
generously robust suspension components surround an excellent one cylinder high-performance engine. With its reliability,
power, low fuel consumption and low emissions thanks to its EU-3 catalytic converter and state-of the art engine management,
the Xmoto has what it takes to outclass the larger bikes as well – both on tarmac as well as on loose ground. The suspension
provides optimal control thanks to the unique BMW Motorrad Air Damping System. With this racy enduro, you’re sure to be out
in front whenever the going gets tough.
G 650 Xchallenge
