Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2019 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2019

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Overview - Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2019 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2019

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2019 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2019

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2019

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	100 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	101 HP	Engine power	110 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	101 Nm	Torque	120 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.3	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
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	liquid	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,037 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Strut
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	110 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Length	Length	2,280 mm	Length	2,210 mm
Width	Width	930 mm	Width	915 mm
Height	Height	1,470 mm	Height	1,450 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,555 mm	Wheelbase	1,507 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
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

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2019

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.