Spec Sheet
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CC:
650
Service
Valve Clearance Cold - Exhaust:
0.20 mm
Valve Clearance Cold - Inlet:
0.10 mm
Brakes
Front:
Disc
Rear:
Drum
Brake fluid:
DOT 3
Front Disc Size:
260 mm
Front-Pistons-per-caliper:
2
Rear Drum Size:
200 mm
Dimensions
Fuel Capacity:
19.5 litre
Ground Clearance:
218 mm
Height:
1150 mm
Length:
2230 mm
Seat Height:
860 mm (33.9")
Wet Weight:
198 kg
Wheelbase:
1465 mm
Width:
820 mm
Electrics
Voltage:
12v
Charging System:
Alternator - Bosch 280 W
Ignition:
Contact free electronic ignition (Bosch)
Spark Plugs:
NGK BP6ES
Engine
Type:
Air Cooled 4 Stroke SOHC Flat Twin
Bore x Stroke:
82 X 61.5 MM
Carburation:
2 constant depression carburettors, Bing 64/26/317 - 64/26/318
Compression Ratio:
8.4:1
Displacement:
649.6 cc
Lubrication System:
Wet sump
No. of Valves:
4
Valve Train:
OHV using push rod and rocker arm
Transmission
Clutch Type:
Dry single plate with diaphragm spring
Final Drive:
Shaft
Gearchange Pattern:
1 N 2 3 4 5
Gear Ratio 1st:
4.4:1
Gear Ratio 2nd:
2.86:1
Gear Ratio 3rd:
2.07:1
Gear Ratio 4th:
1.67:1
Gear Ratio 5th:
1.50:1
Transmission:
5 Speed
Misc.
Frame:
Double loop tubular frame with bolt on rear section
Motorcycle Style:
ENDURO ROAD/TRAIL
Place of Manufacture:
Spandau - Berlin - Germany
Power
Max Power Output:
27 hp (20 KW) at 5,500 rpm
Max Torque:
43 Nm 31 ft lb at 3,500 rpm
Top Speed:
90 mph
Suspension
Front:
Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber
Rear:
BMW Monolever swinging arm
Tyres
Front:
300-21 Tubed
Rear:
400-18 Tubed
Wheels
Front:
1.85 B 21
Rear:
2.50 B 18
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