BMW R 1250 RS 2021 vs. Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

BMW R 1250 RS 2021

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Overview - BMW R 1250 RS 2021 vs Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

BMW R 1250 RS 2021

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 RS 2021 compared to Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

BMW R 1250 RS 2021

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

BMW R 1250 RS 2021

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	102.5 mm	Bore	74.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	76 mm	Stroke	57.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	136 HP	Engine power	136 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	12,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	143 Nm	Torque	116.7 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	12.8
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	1,254 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

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

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double 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	180 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,202 mm	Length	2,045 mm
Width	Width	925 mm	Width	710 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,530 mm	Wheelbase	1,405 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1250 RS 2021

A great engine in a pretty dress is not everything. The standard equipment of the BMW R 1250 RS is disappointing; neither quickshifter nor cruise control are included, which is no longer in keeping with the times in 2021. Ergonomically, the Bavarian can be adapted to almost any rider. The ESA suspension is great and a must-have extra, especially when there are two of you. In tight bends, the RS's weight is indisputable; here it seems almost sluggish. The wider the radii, the more confident you are on the BMW. Wind and weather protection are good, although a slightly higher windshield would be desirable.

High stability in long radii

agile, high-revving boxer engine

good looks

comfortable seating position

extensive list of accessories

great ESA chassis.

High weight noticeable in tight bends

windshield could be higher

many compulsory features at extra cost

somewhat sluggish

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

The GSX-R 1000 remains something for the experienced rider, despite its precise and balanced rideability and controllable power delivery. Suzuki knows that a thousand must remain a thousand and strictly adheres to this. Let's hope that they can continue to do so for a long time.

Improved geometry

compact engine design

relaxed seating position

system with multiple height adjustments

anti-hopping clutch.

Accessibility of compression adjustment suboptimal

weak in the lower rev range

not for beginners