BMW S 1000 R 2021 vs. Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

BMW S 1000 R 2021

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Overview - BMW S 1000 R 2021 vs Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

BMW S 1000 R 2021

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

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Technical Specifications BMW S 1000 R 2021 compared to Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

BMW S 1000 R 2021

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

BMW S 1000 R 2021

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	80 mm	Bore	74.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	49.7 mm	Stroke	57.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	165 HP	Engine power	136 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	12,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	114 Nm	Torque	116.7 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	9,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	12.8
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC, Drag lever	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	999 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Twin-Spar

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,090 mm	Length	2,045 mm
Width	Width	812 mm	Width	710 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,450 mm	Wheelbase	1,405 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW S 1000 R 2021

It's really impressive how BMW always manages to make good motorbikes even better. The sporty S 1000 R with M package and carbon rims looks a bit threatening at first. But even in 2021, the S 1000 R serves up high-tech and performance in a grandiose, usable dosage. The machine rides precisely, handles well but is not tippy. The engine fires out of the corners, but does not overtax. A damn fast motorbike!

Powerful engine

good brakes

comfortable ergonomics

high-priced but high-performance optional extras

simple operation but still very fast

great all-rounder.

Quickshifter good, but not perfect, sound still a bit intrusive

still with vibrations in handlebars

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

The GSX-R 1000 remains something for the experienced rider, despite its precise and balanced rideability and controllable power delivery. Suzuki knows that a thousand must remain a thousand and strictly adheres to this. Let's hope that they can continue to do so for a long time.

Improved geometry

compact engine design

relaxed seating position

system with multiple height adjustments

anti-hopping clutch.

Accessibility of compression adjustment suboptimal

weak in the lower rev range

not for beginners