BMW F 650 GS Dakar suspension setup and specs
BMW F 650 GS Dakar, 2001 to 2007: adjustable rear preload and rebound, 870 mm (34.3 in) seat height, 210 mm of front suspension travel, 30 psi cold rear tire pressure.
BMW F 650 GS
Adjusters this bike has
| Front preload | Not adjustable |
| Rear preload | Adjustable |
| Rear rebound | Adjustable |
Suspension travel and hardware
| Front suspension travel | 210 mm (8.3 in) |
| Rear suspension travel | 210 mm (8.3 in) |
| Fork diameter | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec
| Front, solo | 28 psi · 1.9 bar |
| Rear, solo | 30 psi · 2.1 bar |
| Front, two up | 30 psi · 2.1 bar |
| Rear, two up | 33 psi · 2.3 bar |
| Front tire | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tire | 130/80-17 |
Weight, seat height and geometry
| Wheelbase | 1489 mm (58.6 in) |
| Seat height | 870 mm (34.3 in) |
| Front brake | Single disc, 2-piston floating caliper |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 1-piston caliper |
Bike feeling wrong? These are the published numbers. What to actually change depends on the adjusters this bike has, your weight and how it feels.
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