BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2005

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2005

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2005

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2005

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2005

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power178 HP
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement999 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,405 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height810 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

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 GSX-R 1000 2005

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2005

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 GS vs Suzuki GSX-R 1000

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price Suzuki GSX-R 1000

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