BMW F 850 GS 2023 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE 2025

BMW F 850 GS 2023

BMW F 850 GS 2023

Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE 2025

Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE 2025

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Technical Specifications BMW F 850 GS 2023 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE 2025

BMW F 850 GS 2023
Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE 2025
BMW F 850 GS 2023
BMW F 850 GS 2023
Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE 2025
Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore84 mmBore100 mm
StrokeStroke77 mmStroke66 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power107 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,250 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpm
TorqueTorque92 NmTorque100 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,250 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.7 Compression Ratio11.5
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement853 ccmDisplacement1,037 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel204 mmTravel170 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountdirectShock mountDeflection
TravelTravel219 mmTravel169 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubular, Load-bearing engineFrame typeTwin Tube
RakeRake62 degreeRake62.5 degree
TrailTrail126 mmTrail126 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter305 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter265 mmDiameter260 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Hill start assist, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,305 mmLength2,390 mm
WidthWidth922 mmWidth960 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,593 mmWheelbase1,595 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height805 mmSeat Height880 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)229 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)252 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA
RangeRange4.2 kmRange200,000 km
Stationary noiseStationary noise89 dBStationary noise88 dB

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustableEquipmentLED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 850 GS 2023

BMW F 850 GS 2023

The BMW F 850 GS also scores points in 2022 with its pleasant ergonomics and accessible character. Operation is easy and you quickly feel comfortable on the motorbike. The longer the tour, the more you miss the finesse in the details. The damping of the fork is too lax and not adjustable. The engine gets a bit boring in the long run, and the gearstick and quickshifter are always stiff. In direct comparison with other touring enduros, it is always somewhat overshadowed by more exciting models.

Good wind and weather protection

well thought-out operating concept

practical equipment

very accessible operation and driveability in everyday use

good seat comfort

great connectivity solution

Vibrations in the upper rev range

boring engine

stiff quickshifter gearstick

front damping too lax

fork not adjustable

ponderous feel

front brake could do with more bite.

Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE 2025

Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW F 850 GS vs Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE

Price BMW F 850 GS

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Price Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE

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