Adventure Motorcycles

2003BMW F650GS Dakar

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The 2003 BMW F650GS Dakar is the taller, off-road-focused version of BMW's single-cylinder adventure bike. Its liquid-cooled 652cc single makes 50.7 hp and 60 Nm through a five-speed gearbox and chain, for a top speed of about 166 km/h. A 196 kg wet weight and 17.3-litre tank suit long trips.

Capacity: 652.0 ccm
Engine: Single, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 193.0 kg
Seat height: 780 mm
Power: 50.7 HP (37.3 kW)

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail82%

Cornering60%

City riding55%

Daily riding60%

Touring65%

Two-up45%

Track20%

Best for: It's built for adventure and dual-sport riding, equally happy tackling gravel tracks as it is covering long tarmac stretches to get there.
Built for: It rewards a relaxed, exploratory riding style over outright speed, with a torquey single-minded twin that favors control over acceleration.
Not ideal for: This isn't the right choice for riders chasing sportbike performance or seeking a low, easy-reach city commuter.

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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Inseam (optional)

Units

At 780mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2003 BMW F650GS Dakar, with a cramped knee angle of around 85 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 652.0 ccm
Power: 50.7 HP (37.3 kW)
Torque: 60.0 Nm (6.1 kgf-m) @ 5000 RPM
Engine type: Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.2627 HP/kg (dry)
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: 166.0 km/h (103.1 mph)

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1484 mm
Overall length: 2189 mm
Overall width: 1265 mm
Overall height: 910 mm
Seat height: 780 mm
Dry weight: 193.0 kg
Wet weight: 196.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 17.30 litres
Reserve fuel capacity: 4.50 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, stanchion diameter 41 mm, fork stabiliser, 170 mm travel
Rear suspension: Box-section steel section dual swing arm, central spring strut action via lever system, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable, 165 mm travel
Front wheel travel: 170 mm
Rear wheel travel: 165 mm
Rake (fork angle): 29.2°
Trail: 123 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc
Front brakes diameter: 300 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 240 mm
Front tyre: 100/90-19 57S
Rear tyre: 130/80-17 65S

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	2001	2003	2004	2006	2007
Capacity	652 cc	652 cc	652 cc	652 cc	652 cc
Dry weight	—	193 kg	187 kg	177 kg	177 kg
Seat height	910 mm	780 mm	870 mm	870 mm	870 mm
Fuel capacity	16.7 L	17.3 L	17.3 L	17.3 L	17.3 L