BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 650 2019

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2019

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2019

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 2019

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2019

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2019

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 650 2019

BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Suzuki V-Strom 650 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeV
BoreBore101 mmBore81 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke62.6 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power71 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,800 rpm
TorqueTorque115 NmTorque62 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio11.2
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement645 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionTelescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,275 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth835 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,405 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,560 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height815 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity20 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 V-Strom 650 2019

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2019

The small V-Strom 650 is not only visually close to the big V-Strom 1000 with its pronounced duckbill, stacked headlights and extensive instruments. The equipment does not correspond at all to what is understood by "cheap entry": traction control, lively Euro4 engine, harmonious handling and additional techno-gadgets such as Low RPM Assist or Suzuki Easy Start System. To the delight of the customers, the price is kept within reasonable limits.

Lively, economical engine

balanced handling

good wind protection

traction control and ABS as standard

looks in the style of its big sister

extensive instrumentation with gear indicator

12-volt socket in the cockpit area

good price.

Traction control in mode 2 very restrictive

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Suzuki V-Strom 650

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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