BMW F 650 GS 2010 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

BMW F 650 GS 2010

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

Technical Specifications BMW F 650 GS 2010 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

BMW F 650 GS 2010

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

BMW F 650 GS 2010

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	82 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	75.6 mm	Stroke	72.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	71 HP	Engine power	122 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	75 Nm	Torque	125 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Belt
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Lubrication	Lubrication	Dry sump	Lubrication	Dry sump
Displacement	Displacement	798 ccm	Displacement	1,252 ccm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	160 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	140 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Length	Length	2,280 mm	Length	2,270 mm
Width	Width	890 mm	Width	843 mm
Height	Height	1,240 mm	Height	1,089 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,575 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	765 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 650 GS 2010

When it comes to optional extras, accessories and driver equipment, BMW is the benchmark for us. The driver can have his vehicle configured exactly to his wishes and also order the matching clothing at the same time.

Manoeuvrability

agility

low seat height can be reduced again

heated grips

comfortable seat

resale value.

Wind protection somewhat suboptimal compared to the F800.