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Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2018 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2018

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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Overview - Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2018 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2018

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2018 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2018
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2018
Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2018
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore100 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke66 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power101 HPEngine power105 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque101 NmTorque115 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque4,000 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.3 Compression Ratio12
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,037 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionStrut
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing arm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,280 mmLength2,210 mm
WidthWidth930 mmWidth915 mm
HeightHeight1,470 mmHeight1,450 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,555 mmWheelbase1,507 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

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2018

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2018

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 V-Strom 1000 XT vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT

Model year
Current average market prices

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

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