Bmw F 650 Gs vs Bmw F 800 Gs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw F 650 Gs vs Bmw F 800 Gs. Bmw F 650 Gs: 50 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 199 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Bmw F 800 Gs: 85 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw F 650 Gs
Bmw F 800 Gs
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
85 hp
Torque (Nm)
60 Nm
83 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
199 kg
229 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
50 hp @ 6,500 rpm
85 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
60 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
83 Nm @ 5,750 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
200 km/h
Weight
199 kg (wet/curb weight)
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw F 650 Gs
7.8/10
"A honest, capable used buy that rarely disappoints sensible riders."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel-twin engine
+Forgiving, confidence-inspiring handling
+Excellent parts availability
Cons
−Throttle body carbon buildup
−Weak sidestand frame mount
−Limited wind protection stock
Bmw F 800 Gs
7.8/10
"The honest adventurer's BMW — less ego, more actual riding."
Pros
+Lightweight for adventure class
+Bulletproof parallel-twin engine
+Genuinely capable off-road
Cons
−Short fuel range disappoints
−Tall seat excludes shorter riders
−Pre-2013 suspension feels vague
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