Adventure Motorcycles
2016BMW G 650 GS
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The 2016 BMW G 650 GS is a middleweight adventure bike designed for riders seeking accessible off-road capability with practical, upright ergonomics. Its manageable 50 hp liquid-cooled engine and forgiving 780 mm seat height make it ideal for beginners and riders of smaller stature exploring both pavement and light trails. Known for reliability and versatility, the G 650 GS excels as an entry-level adventure platform with genuine touring potential.
- Capacity
- 652.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 175.0 kg
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Power
- 50.0 HP (36.5 kW) @ 6500 RPM
What’s new for the 2016 BMW G 650 GS
vs the 2015| Spec | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 652.00 ccm (39.79 cubic inches) | 652.0 ccm (39.79 cubic inches) |
| Power | 48.00 HP (35.0 kW) @ 6500 RPM | 50.0 HP (36.5 kW) @ 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 60.00 Nm (6.1 kgf-m or 44.3 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM | 60.0 Nm (6.1 kgf-m or 44.3 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM |
| Fuel capacity | 14.00 litres (3.70 gallons) | 14.00 litres (3.70 US gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,477 mm (58.1 inches) | 1477 mm (58.1 inches) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed as a versatile single-cylinder enduro that handles light off-road trails, commuting, and occasional weekend touring equally well.
- Built for
- A rugged, no-nonsense single-cylinder adventure bike that favors simplicity, low running costs, and off-road capability over outright performance.
- Not ideal for
- Not the right choice for riders wanting high-speed highway cruising, pillion comfort on long trips, or strong acceleration.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 652.0 ccm
- Power
- 50.0 HP (36.5 kW) @ 6500 RPM
- CO2 Emissions
- 3 CO2 g/km
- Torque
- 60.0 Nm (6.1 kgf-m) @ 5000 RPM
- Engine type
- Single single, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 3.20 litres/100 km (31.3 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2857 HP/kg
- Bore x stroke
- 100.0 x 83.0 mm
- Compression
- 11.5:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Dry sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated
Performance
- Top speed
- 170.0 km/h (105.6 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1477 mm
- Overall length
- 2165 mm
- Overall width
- 920 mm
- Overall height
- 1390 mm
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Dry weight
- 175.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 195.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 14.00 litres
- Reserve fuel capacity
- 4.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted on rear section
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork, 41mm diameter, fork stabiliser
- Rear suspension
- Box-section steel dual swing arm, central spring strut operated by lever system, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable
- Front wheel travel
- 170 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 165 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 28.1°
- Trail
- 113 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. ABS. Floating discs. Two-piston calipers.
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Front tyre
- 110/80-R19
- Rear tyre
- 140/80-R17
Other
- Color options
- Deep black, Aura white
- Comments
- Switchable ABS.
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2010 | 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 652.00 ccm (39.79 cubic inches) | 652.00 ccm (39.79 cubic inches) | — | 652.00 ccm (39.79 cubic inches) | — | — |
| Dry weight | 191.9 kg (423.0 pounds) | 175.0 kg (385.8 pounds) | 175.0 kg (385.8 pounds) | 175.0 kg (385.8 pounds) | 175.0 kg (385.8 pounds) | 175.0 kg (385.8 pounds) |
| Seat height | 780 mm (30.7 inches) | 780 mm (30.7 inches) | 780 mm (30.7 inches) | 780 mm (30.7 inches) | 780 mm (30.7 inches) | 780 mm (30.7 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 15.14 litres (4.00 gallons) | 14.00 litres (3.70 gallons) | 14.00 litres (3.70 gallons) | 14.00 litres (3.70 gallons) | 14.00 litres (3.70 gallons) | 14.00 litres (3.70 gallons) |
| Color options | Black, red | Red, white | Deep black, Aura white | Deep black, Aura white | Deep black, Aura white | — |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the BMW G 650 GS?
The 2016 BMW G 650 GS has a Capacity of 652.0 ccm (39.79 cubic inches).
What engine power does the BMW G 650 GS have?
The 2016 BMW G 650 GS has a Power of 50.0 HP (36.5 kW) @ 6500 RPM.
How many gears does the BMW G 650 GS have?
The 2016 BMW G 650 GS has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the BMW G 650 GS?
The 2016 BMW G 650 GS has a Torque of 60.0 Nm (6.1 kgf-m or 44.3 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM.
How much does the BMW G 650 GS weigh?
The 2016 BMW G 650 GS has a Dry weight of 175.0 kg (385.8 pounds).
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