BMW S 1000 R 2017 vs. Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2009

BMW S 1000 R 2017

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2009

Overview - BMW S 1000 R 2017 vs Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2009

BMW S 1000 R 2017

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2009

Technical Specifications BMW S 1000 R 2017 compared to Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2009

BMW S 1000 R 2017

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2009

BMW S 1000 R 2017

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	80 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	49.7 mm	Stroke	62.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	165 HP	Engine power	53 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,400 rpm
Torque	Torque	114 Nm	Torque	64 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	9,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,400 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	11.5
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	999 ccm	Displacement	645 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,057 mm	Length	2,130 mm
Width	Width	845 mm	Width	760 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,439 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	814 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW S 1000 R 2017

BMW's universal talent also got better in 2017. The BMW offers the widest range of use and an exceptionally cultivated engine, a perfect gearbox and the best shift assistant in the field. It drives simply but quickly. You sit rather low in the vehicle.

Best shift assistant in the nakedbike league

Universal motorbike without any real weaknesses

Powerful engine, awesome sound, great handling

On the racetrack a slightly too inactive riding position

Very wide range of equipment and accessory options

Very powerful brakes

Semi-active suspension makes setup fiddling superfluous

Original equipment tyres not the finest premium goods

Inactive seating position on racetrack

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2009

The Suzuki's top performer is clearly its engine; the V2 is wonderfully agile and powerful. This often makes up for the somewhat feminine appearance, which this racy engine does not really deserve.

solid handling

good ergonomics

powerful V2 engine

cheap-looking swingarm

telescopic fork