BMW R 1200 GS 2011 vs. Suzuki GSX 1250 F 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

Suzuki GSX 1250 F 2011

Suzuki GSX 1250 F 2011

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2011 compared to Suzuki GSX 1250 F 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2011
Suzuki GSX 1250 F 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line
BoreBore101 mmBore79 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke64 mm
Engine powerEngine power110 HPEngine power98 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque120 NmTorque108 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque3,700 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio10.5
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,255 ccm

Suspension Front

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeLoad-bearing engineFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height70 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width110 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height55 %
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,130 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth790 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,235 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,485 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height805 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight229 kgKerb Weight257 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity19 l
Top SpeedTop Speed200 km/hTop Speed230 km/h
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

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.

Suzuki GSX 1250 F 2011

Suzuki GSX 1250 F 2011

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Suzuki GSX 1250 F

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price Suzuki GSX 1250 F

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