Comparison of BMW F 650 GS SE and Ducati 749 R 2004 [S]ave
| Attribute |  BMW F 650 GS SE × |  Ducati 749 R 2004 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2004 |
| Make | BMW | Ducati |
| Model | BMW F 650 GS SE | Ducati 749 R |
| Category | Enduro / offroad | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management (BMS-K) | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 798 | 749 |
| Power (kw) | 35 | 84.7 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 75 | 80 |
| Bore (mm) | 82 | 94 |
| Stroke (mm) | 75.6 | 54 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Desmodromic valve control |
| Emission details | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 | - |
| Driveline | Endless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub | - |
| Clutch | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated | - |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump | - |
| Compression | 12.0:1 | 12.7:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork, 41 mm | Öhlins upside-down fully adjustable fork with TiN surface treatment, for radial calipers |
| Rear suspension | Double sided aluminium swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock |
| Front brakes | Single disc. ABS. Can be switched off. | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Can be switched off. | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 265 | 240 |
| Frame type | Tubular steel space frame, load-bearing engine | Tubular ALS450 steel trellis |
| Front tyre | 110/80-H19 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 140/80-H17 | 180/50-ZR17 |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 180 | 120 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 170 | 128 |
| Trail (mm) | 92 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 26 | 24 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Color options |
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| Electrical Voltage (V) | 12 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,575 | 1,420 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 203 | 192 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 184 | - |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1902 | - |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,240 | 1,110 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,280 | 2,095 |
| Seat height (mm) | 820 | 780 |
| Alternate seat height | 765 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 185 | - |
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 16 | 18.3 |
| Battery capacity (Ah) | 14 | - |
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