BMW G650 Xchallenge: history, specs, pictures
| Manufacturer | BMW |
|---|---|
| Also called | G650X Challenge, G 650 Xchallenge |
| Production | 2007 - 2009 |
| Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 100.0mm x 83.0mm |
| Top speed | 103 mph (165 km/h) |
| Horse Power | 51.23 HP (38.2 KW) @ 7000RPM |
| Torque | 44.26 ft/lbs (60.0 Nm) @ 5250RPM |
| Fuel system | injection. electronic intake pipe injection / bmw engine management, twin spark ignition |
| Battery | 11.5:1 |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: upside-down front fork, ø 45 mm, rebound and compression damping adjustable Rear: cast aluminium dual swing arm, air damping system, spring pre-load and damping continuously variable by air pressure |
| Brakes | Front: single disc. optional abs Rear: single disc. optional abs |
| Front Tire | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tire | 140/80-18 |
| Wheelbase | 59.06 inches (1500 mm) |
| Dimensions | L 86.81 inches (2205 mm) W 34.33 inches (872 mm) H 75.39 inches (1915 mm) |
| Seat height | 36.61 inches (930 mm) |
| Weight | 317.47 pounds (144.0 Kg) (dry), 156.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.51 Gallon (9.50 Liters) |
| Fuel consumption | 3.60 litres/100 km (27.8 km/l or 65.34 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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The BMW G650 Xchallenge was a single cylinder, four-stroke standard produced by BMW between 2007 and 2009. It could reach a top speed of 103 mph (165 km/h). Max torque was 44.26 ft/lbs (60.0 Nm) @ 5250 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 51.23 HP (38.2 KW) @ 7000 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a liquid cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 100.0mm bore x 83.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 652.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated.
Chassis
It came with a 90/90-21 front tire and a 140/80-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. optional abs in the front and a single disc. optional abs in the rear. The front suspension was a upside-down front fork, ø 45 mm, rebound and compression damping adjustable while the rear was equipped with a cast aluminium dual swing arm, air damping system, spring pre-load and damping continuously variable by air pressure. The G650 Xchallenge was fitted with a 2.51 Gallon (9.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 317.47 pounds (144.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 59.06 inches (1500 mm) long.