BMW F650GS Dakar (2004-2005) Specs, Performance & Photos

The BMW F650 was a family of motorcycles manufactured by BMW from 1993 to 2000. The series comprised the F650ST Strada from 1993 and the F650Funduro from 1994. Due to minor modifications, the Funduro version was considered a more off-road-oriented machine.

From 2000, the BMW F650 was replaced by the BME F650GS, a dual-purpose motorcycle available in a standard version, a lowered one with a lower seat height due to a shorter shock absorber, and a Dakar off-road model with a thinner 21-inch front wheel, more suspension travel, and a thicker and higher seat.

In 2004, the German motorcycle manufacturer launched the BMW F650GS Dakar, a more off-road-oriented motorcycle in its fourth year of production. The bike came in the same package as previous models, without any significant modifications.

In the Visual department, the Dakar version packed standard features, such as a race-inspired livery, a high-mounted front fender, a one-piece dual seat, a small luggage rack, and lightweight wire-spoke wheels.

In addition, the machine was available with hard side-mounted panniers, a top case, a case mounted on the front in the usual place of the fuel tank, and a passenger cowl. The bike's fuel tank was located under the seat for a lower center of gravity.

In the performance department, the 2004 BMW F650GS Dakar had its soul brought to life by a 652cc four-stroke single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with a fuel injection system in charge, boasting 50 hp with maximum strength at 6,800 rpm and 60 Nm (44 lb-ft) torque at 5,200 rpm.