BMW R 1200 R 2008 vs. Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2006

BMW R 1200 R 2008

BMW R 1200 R 2008

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2006

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2006

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Overview - BMW R 1200 R 2008 vs Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2006

BMW R 1200 R 2008

BMW R 1200 R 2008

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2006

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2006

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 R 2008 compared to Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2006

BMW R 1200 R 2008
Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2006

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power109 HPEngine power178 HP
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement999 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,495 mmWheelbase1,405 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height800 mmSeat Height810 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight198 kgDry Weight166 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l
Top SpeedTop Speed215 km/hTop Speed298 km/h
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 R 2008

BMW R 1200 R 2008

The predecessor was already able to be ridden in a sporty manner as well as convincing on tours, the new R 1200 R can do even more - thanks to the pannier system (of course at extra cost), travelling is still no problem, but it masters sport even better. Thanks to the now partially water-cooled boxer twin-cylinder engine, it is wonderfully agile - 125 hp may not seem like much on paper, but the engine pushes incredibly and behaves in a cultivated manner to boot. The chassis and brakes also score highly and the seating position is sporty and upright, covering a wide spectrum from wonderful fun to long-distance touring. Unfortunately, BMW also understands the trick with the surcharge list perfectly. The basic model is well equipped with ABS that can be deactivated, traction control that can also be deactivated and two driving modes, but many interesting gimmicks are almost obligatory - and of course drive the price way up.

Sporty look

powerful engine

good sound

comfortable seating position

ABS and traction control standard

two riding modes

Many cool features only available at extra cost

poorly readable speedometer and rev counter

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2006

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2006

To sum up: "An absolutely awesome box that could actually be worth Euro 15,599!" The workmanship is good, the performance is high and the driving experience is very good.

Slim appearance

increased cam liftM improved performance

anti-hopping clutch

brake

super handling.

Not an oversized motorbike

seat height set a little too low.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 R vs Suzuki GSX-R 1000

Price BMW R 1200 R

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