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.

Model years covered: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by BMW.

2001–2007 BMW F 650 GS Dakar
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BMW F 650 GS

2001–2007 · adventure · 652 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel210 mm (8.3 in)
Rear suspension travel210 mm (8.3 in)
Fork diameter41 mm (1.6 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo28 psi · 1.9 bar
Rear, solo30 psi · 2.1 bar
Front, two up30 psi · 2.1 bar
Rear, two up33 psi · 2.3 bar
Front tire90/90-21
Rear tire130/80-17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1489 mm (58.6 in)
Seat height870 mm (34.3 in)
Front brakeSingle disc, 2-piston floating caliper
Rear brakeSingle disc, 1-piston caliper

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