Spec Sheet
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Bike Info
CC:
650
Service
Valve Clearance Cold - Exhaust:
0.20 mm
Valve Clearance Cold - Inlet:
0.10 mm
Brakes
Front:
Twin 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:
22 litres
Ground Clearance:
130 mm
Height:
1080 mm
Length:
2110 mm
Seat Height:
810 mm
Wet Weight:
207 kg
Wheelbase:
1390 mm
Width:
688 mm
Electrics
Voltage:
12v
Charging System:
Alternator - Bosch 280 W
Ignition:
Contact free electronic ignition (Bosch)
Spark Plugs:
NGK BP7ES
Engine
Type:
Air Cooled 4 Stroke SOHC Flat Twin
Bore x Stroke:
82 X 61.5 MM
Carburation:
2 constant depression carburettors, Bing 64/32/307 - 64/32/308
Compression Ratio:
9.2:1
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:
Roadster
Number Produced:
6389
Place of Manufacture:
Spandau - Berlin - Germany
Power
Max Power Output:
50 hp (37 Kw) at 7,250
Max Torque:
52.3 Nm / 38 ft lb at 6,500 rpm
Top Speed:
107 mph
Suspension
Front:
Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber
Rear:
Long swinging arm with adjustable strut
Tyres
Front:
90/90-H18 Tubeless
Rear:
120/90-V18 Tubeless
Wheels
Front:
1.85 B 18
Rear:
2.50 B 18
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