BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. Suzuki SV 650 2008

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Suzuki SV 650 2008

Suzuki SV 650 2008

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs Suzuki SV 650 2008

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Suzuki SV 650 2008

Suzuki SV 650 2008

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to Suzuki SV 650 2008

BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Suzuki SV 650 2008
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Suzuki SV 650 2008
Suzuki SV 650 2008

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power71 HP
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement645 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,435 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height800 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity17 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 SV 650 2008

Suzuki SV 650 2008

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Suzuki SV 650

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price Suzuki SV 650

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