BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 800 2023

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 800 2023

Suzuki V-Strom 800 2023

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs Suzuki V-Strom 800 2023

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 800 2023

Suzuki V-Strom 800 2023

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 800 2023

BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Suzuki V-Strom 800 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line crankpin offset
BoreBore101 mmBore84 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke70 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power83 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpm
TorqueTorque115 NmTorque78 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque6,800 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio12.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement776 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,345 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth975 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,310 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,515 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height825 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2, A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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 V-Strom 800 2023

Suzuki V-Strom 800 2023

The new 800 has become a real V-Strom that can do what a V-Strom has to do. An everyday motorbike in the most positive sense, a bike for everyday use as well as for long journeys. It will certainly also appeal to the many fans of the V-Strom 650, as it has a significantly more powerful engine with otherwise similar attributes.

superior, powerful engine

great quickshifter up/down as standard

good brakes

good seat comfort and wind protection

suitable for long distances

accessible seating position

Off-road, the suspension is under-damped and not fully adjustable

maximum lean angle too low for sporty riding

no cruise control available

No off-road ABS

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Suzuki V-Strom 800

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price Suzuki V-Strom 800

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