| Attribute | BMW F 650 GS Dakar 2001 × | Suzuki DR 650 SE 2001 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2001 | 2001 |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | BMW F 650 GS Dakar | Suzuki DR 650 SE |
| Category | Enduro / offroad | Enduro / offroad |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 652 | 644 |
| Power (kw) | 36.5 | 32.1 |
| Cooling system | - | Oil & air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 60 | 54 |
| Bore (mm) | 100 | 100 |
| Stroke (mm) | 83 | 82 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Compression | - | 8.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 240 | 240 |
| Front tyre | 90/90-S21 | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tyre | 130/80-S17 | 120/90-17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 210 | 260 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 210 | 260 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,489 | 1,490 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 199 | 165 |
| Seat height (mm) | 910 | 890 |
| Front percentage of weight | - | 46.6 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 163 | 160 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) | - | 5.9 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17.3 | 13 |