BMW R 1200 GS 2013 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2013

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2018
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Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2013 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2018
BMW R 1200 GS 2013
Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2018
Engine and Drive Train
Engine type | Engine type | Boxer | Engine type | V |
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Bore | Bore | 101 mm | Bore | 100 mm |
Stroke | Stroke | 73 mm | Stroke | 66 mm |
Engine power | Engine power | 125 HP | Engine power | 101 HP |
Rpm at Max. Power | Rpm at Max. Power | 7,700 rpm | Rpm at Max. Power | 8,000 rpm |
Torque | Torque | 125 Nm | Torque | 101 Nm |
Rpm at Torque | Rpm at Torque | 6,500 rpm | Rpm at Torque | 4,000 rpm |
Compression Ratio | Compression Ratio | 12.5 | Compression Ratio | 11.3 |
Clutch Type | Clutch Type | Antihopping | Clutch Type | Multiplate in oil-bath |
Transmission | Transmission | Prop shaft | Transmission | Chain |
Number of gears | Number of gears | 6 | Number of gears | 6 |
Cylinders | Cylinders | 2 | Cylinders | 2 |
Strokes | Strokes | 4-Stroke | Strokes | 4-Stroke |
Cooling | Cooling | Air | Cooling | liquid |
Displacement | Displacement | 1,170 ccm | Displacement | 1,037 ccm |
Suspension Front
Front suspension | Front suspension | Strut | Front suspension | Upside-Down telescopic fork |
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Adjustment | Adjustment | Preload | Adjustment | Compression, Preload, Rebound |
Suspension Rear
Suspension | Suspension | Single swing arm | Suspension | Swing arm |
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Adjustment | Adjustment | Preload | Adjustment | Preload, Rebound |
Chassis
Frame | Frame | Steel | Frame | Aluminium |
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Frame type | Frame type | Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine | Frame type | Twin Tube |
Brakes Front
Type | Type | Double disk | Type | Double disk |
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Piston | Piston | Four pistons | Piston | Four pistons |
Brakes Rear
Type | Type | Disc | Type | Disc |
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Piston | Piston | Double piston | Piston | Single piston |
Dimensions and Weights
Front tyre width | Front tyre width | 120 mm | Front tyre width | 110 mm |
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Front tyre height | Front tyre height | 70 % | Front tyre height | 80 % |
Front tyre diameter | Front tyre diameter | 19 inch | Front tyre diameter | 19 inch |
Rear tyre width | Rear tyre width | 170 mm | Rear tyre width | 150 mm |
Rear tyre height | Rear tyre height | 60 % | Rear tyre height | 70 % |
Rear tyre diameter | Rear tyre diameter | 17 inch | Rear tyre diameter | 17 inch |
Length | Length | 2,207 mm | Length | 2,280 mm |
Width | Width | 953 mm | Width | 930 mm |
Wheelbase | Wheelbase | 1,507 mm | Wheelbase | 1,555 mm |
Seat Height | Seat Height | 850 mm | Seat Height | 850 mm |
Kerb Weight (with ABS) | Kerb Weight (with ABS) | 238 kg | Kerb Weight (with ABS) | 233 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 l | Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 l |
License compliancy | License compliancy | A | License compliancy | A |
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
BMW R 1200 GS 2013

There are hardly any real points of attack in the market leader, which has become even more versatile - and faster.
New engine
Top chassis
High comfort
Suitable for travelling
Suitable for everyday use
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Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT
Price BMW R 1200 GS
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