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BMW R 1200 GS 2012 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2017

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2017

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2017

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2012 vs Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2017

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2017

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2017

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2012 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2017

BMW R 1200 GS 2012
Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2017
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2017
Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeV
BoreBore101 mmBore100 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke66 mm
Engine powerEngine power110 HPEngine power101 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque120 NmTorque101 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque4,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio11.3
Clutch TypeClutch TypeToughened, DryClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,037 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeLoad-bearing engineFrame typeTwin Tube

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height80 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width110 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height70 %
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,280 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth930 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,470 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,555 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height850 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 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

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 1000 XT 2017

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT

Model year
Current average market prices

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