Suzuki Bandit 1250 2009 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Suzuki Bandit 1250 2009

Suzuki Bandit 1250 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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Technical Specifications Suzuki Bandit 1250 2009 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Suzuki Bandit 1250 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore79 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke64 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power98 HPEngine power105 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque108 NmTorque115 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque3,700 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.5 Compression Ratio12
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,255 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,130 mmLength2,210 mm
WidthWidth790 mmWidth915 mm
HeightHeight1,095 mmHeight1,450 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,485 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height785 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity19 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki Bandit 1250 2009

Suzuki Bandit 1250 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki Bandit 1250 vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price Suzuki Bandit 1250

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Price BMW R 1200 GS

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