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BMW F 650 GS 2010 vs. Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

BMW F 650 GS 2010

BMW F 650 GS 2010

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

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Overview - BMW F 650 GS 2010 vs Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

BMW F 650 GS 2010

BMW F 650 GS 2010

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

Technical Specifications BMW F 650 GS 2010 compared to Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

BMW F 650 GS 2010
Kawasaki KLR 500 1987
BMW F 650 GS 2010
BMW F 650 GS 2010
Kawasaki KLR 500 1987
Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power71 HPEngine power39.97 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio9.5
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement798 ccmDisplacement497 ccm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width100 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height90 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width140 mmRear tyre width130 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height80 %
Seat HeightSeat Height790 mmSeat Height889 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight199 kgKerb Weight189 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16 lFuel Tank Capacity23 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 650 GS 2010

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.

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW F 650 GS vs Kawasaki KLR 500

Price BMW F 650 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Kawasaki KLR 500

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

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