2008 BMW G 650 Xcountry

BMW G 650 Xcountry 2008


2008 BMW G 650 Xcountry specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

BMW's profilation of this bike
Almost too good-looking to take out on the track. Too refined to park in the city. Too good for a short run. Yet you still have to do it, simply because this bike is everything –faithful companion, avant-garde queen of the scene and muscular athlete.

General information
Model name BMW G 650 Xcountry
Year 2008
Category Enduro / offroad
Rating 3.5  Check out the detailed rating of off-road capabilities, engine performance, maintenance cost, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Engine and transmission
Displacement 652.0 ccm (39.79 cubic inches)
Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power 52.3 HP (38.2 kW)) @ 7000 RPM
Torque 60.0 Nm (6.1 kgf-m or 44.3 ft.lbs) @ 5250 RPM
Top speed 170.0 km/h (105.6 mph)
Compression 11.5:1
Bore x stroke 100.0 x 83.0 mm (3.9 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel system Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / BMW engine management, twin spark ignition
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 5-speed
Transmission type Chain (final drive)
Clutch Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated
Fuel consumption 3.40 litres/100 km (29.4 km/l or 69.18 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 78.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted cast aluminium side elements, bolted-on aluminium rear section
Rake (fork angle) 28.5°
Trail 116 mm (4.6 inches)
Front suspension Upside-down front fork, Ø 45 mm
Front wheel travel 240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear suspension Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central spring strut, spring-preload and rebound damping manually adjustable
Rear wheel travel 210 mm (8.3 inches)
Front tire 100/90-19
Rear tire 130/80-17
Front brakes Single disc. Optional ABS
Diameter 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. Optional ABS
Diameter 240 mm (9.4 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 148.0 kg (326.3 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 160.0 kg (352.7 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.3533 HP/kg
Seat height 870 mm (34.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1240 mm (48.8 inches)
Overall length 2185 mm (86.0 inches)
Overall width 907 mm (35.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1498 mm (59.0 inches)
Fuel capacity 9.50 litres (2.51 US gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity 2.00 litres (0.53 US gallons)
Other specifications
Starter Electric
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