Suzuki V-Strom 1000 Desert 2016 vs. BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2017

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 Desert 2016

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2017

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Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 1000 Desert 2016 compared to BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2017

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 Desert 2016

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2017

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 Desert 2016

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	100 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	100 HP	Engine power	125 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	103 Nm	Torque	125 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.3	Compression Ratio	12.5
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	1,037 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Strut

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin-Spar	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Riding modes

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	170 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,285 mm	Length	2,255 mm
Width	Width	865 mm	Width	980 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,555 mm	Wheelbase	1,510 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	228 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	260 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	30 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 Desert 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2017

As the most successful supplier of large-volume touring enduros, BMW has for years been highly successful in establishing the large R 1200 GS Adventure as the ultimate long-distance touring motorbike. Building on the driving dynamics and high off-road and touring competence of the conventional R 1200 GS, the Adventure represents the maximum solution for off-road touring riders. With its bulky fairing and 30-litre tank, the 125 hp engine has more to haul, but a high degree of agility is still maintained. Nothing is spared in terms of equipment, the big Adventure offers the full programme: ABS, ASC (Automatic Stability Control) and two riding modes "Rain" and "Road" are standard.

Powerful engine

relatively easy to ride

30 litre fuel tank

excellent ergonomics

stable brakes.

High weight

high price