BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 vs. Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana 2020

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana 2020

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 compared to Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana 2020

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana 2020

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	73.4 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	59 mm
Engine power	Engine power	105 HP	Engine power	150 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	115 Nm	Torque	108 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	12.2
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Strut	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,240 mm	Length	2,125 mm
Width	Width	990 mm	Width	830 mm
Height	Height	1,525 mm	Height	1,110 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,510 mm	Wheelbase	1,460 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	910 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	33 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

In the last 30 years of its development, the GS has learned everything you need to know to remain the best-selling motorbike over 500 cubic metres for years - worldwide!

easy to ride

33-litre tank

ergonomics

brakes

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Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana 2020

The new Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana is based on the naked GSX-S1000 and is therefore convincing in all its quality and inner values of a typical Japanese machine. Visually, the Katana additionally has what it takes to become a classic; after all, it is the first to pick up the style of the 1980s. The riding position is surprisingly comfortable and the high handlebars allow pleasant control. With its low front fairing, it doesn't become a distinct touring machine, but it certainly passes as a crossover bike that excellently combines retro, naked and touring.

Powerful and confident in-line four-cylinder engine

absolutely independent look

comfortable seating position

easy handling

triple-adjustable traction control

good braking system

few electronic features

relatively high price compared to the basic GSX-S1000