BMW R 1200 GS 2005 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE 2023
BMW R 1200 GS 2005
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE 2023
Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2005 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 800DE 2023
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
BMW R 1200 GS 2005
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.
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE 2023
It's amazing how much an unagitated, practical all-round motorbike like the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE can drive into your heart. Probably it is precisely because of this clever design with manageable electronic features that can be optimally adjusted to personal needs. Thanks to the excellent ride-by-wire system, the engine seems more powerful in the lower range than the displacement would suggest and does everything right both on and off-road. With 220 millimetres of suspension travel at the front and rear, the chassis is really well tuned for off-road, but clearly also offers an advantage for road riders on bad roads. The ergonomics are good, but tall riders should consider the higher, optional seat because of the somewhat acute knee angle.
