BMW R 1250 GS 2023 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 650XT Touring Edition 2026

BMW R 1250 GS 2023

BMW R 1250 GS 2023

Suzuki V-Strom 650XT Touring Edition 2026

Suzuki V-Strom 650XT Touring Edition 2026

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 GS 2023 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 650XT Touring Edition 2026

BMW R 1250 GS 2023
Suzuki V-Strom 650XT Touring Edition 2026
BMW R 1250 GS 2023
BMW R 1250 GS 2023
Suzuki V-Strom 650XT Touring Edition 2026
Suzuki V-Strom 650XT Touring Edition 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeV
BoreBore102.5 mmBore81 mm
StrokeStroke76 mmStroke62.6 mm
Engine powerEngine power136 HPEngine power71 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,800 rpm
TorqueTorque143 NmTorque62 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,250 rpmRpm at Torque6,300 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio11.2
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquid-airCoolingliquid
Can be restricted for A2 licenceCan be restricted for A2 licenceYesCan be restricted for A2 licenceYes
DisplacementDisplacement1,254 ccmDisplacement645 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTeleleverFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter37 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel190 mmTravel150 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel200 mmTravel159 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeLoad-bearing engineFrame typeTwin Tube
RakeRake62.9 degreeRake64.2 degree
TrailTrail109 mmTrail110 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter305 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter276 mmDiameter260 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Anti-slipping control, Hill start assist, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width170 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,207 mmLength2,275 mm
WidthWidth952.5 mmWidth910 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,525 mmWheelbase1,560 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height815 mm
Seat Height up toSeat Height up to870 mmSeat Height up to855 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)249 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)216 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA
RangeRange421 kmRange476 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions110 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions100 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption4.75 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption4.2 l/100km
Stationary noiseStationary noise88 dBStationary noise87 dB
Stationary noise over 95dBStationary noise over 95dBStationary noise over 95dB

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentCornering lights, LED-Headlights, Windscreen adjustableEquipmentCase system, Windscreen adjustable, Charging & power, 12V socket, Storage space, Windshield

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1250 GS 2023

BMW R 1250 GS 2023

The BMW R 1250 GS also presents itself as a very complete bike in 2022. Confident and well-balanced, it impresses on intensive rides. The bike scores points with its superb engine, great ergonomics and practical riding aids including great app integration. However, in a direct comparison with other top-of-the-range touring enduros, it shows its first weaknesses in terms of features and components. In direct comparison, however, the 136 hp from the boxer engine is convincing in every situation.

Extremely high-torque boxer engine

comfortable seating position, suitable for long distances

great app integration

sophisticated operating concept

great ergonomics

many customisation options

great handling with strong confidence in the front

easy to ride

Shifting at low revs is choppy

seat too slack

brakes and suspension no longer at the level of the strong competition

Suzuki V-Strom 650XT Touring Edition 2026

Suzuki V-Strom 650XT Touring Edition 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Average Market Price BMW R 1250 GS vs Suzuki V-Strom 650XT Touring Edition

Price BMW R 1250 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Suzuki V-Strom 650XT Touring Edition

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

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