BMW F 450 GS 2026 vs. Suzuki DR-Z4S 2025
BMW F 450 GS 2026
Suzuki DR-Z4S 2025
Overview - BMW F 450 GS 2026 vs Suzuki DR-Z4S 2025
BMW F 450 GS 2026
Suzuki DR-Z4S 2025
Technical Specifications BMW F 450 GS 2026 compared to Suzuki DR-Z4S 2025
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
BMW F 450 GS 2026
The BMW F 450 GS Trophy is far more than just a scaled-down version of the full-size GS. It combines accessible A2-licence-friendly power with a surprising amount of riding pleasure, high-quality features and genuine adventure flair. The new twin-cylinder engine impresses with its character, whilst the Easy Ride Clutch noticeably makes everyday riding and light off-road riding easier, without taking control away from the rider. The little GS is particularly at home on winding roads, gravel tracks and rough mountain passes. Its limitations become apparent at motorway speeds, during heavy off-road use, when carrying a payload and in terms of wind protection. Nevertheless, there’s a surprising amount of GS in the F 450 – a well-rounded everyday and touring companion for beginners, those returning to motorcycling and experienced riders who deliberately want to avoid excessive weight and power.
Suzuki DR-Z4S 2025
The Suzuki DR-Z4S is an all-round successful comeback - not a shallow retro rehash, but a consistently modernised further development of a popular and proven concept. It remains true to its line: robust, easy to use, versatile and yet capable of many things. It is a bike for a small niche of riders, between hard enduro riders and adventure bike riders. For this niche, however, it fills an important gap as a true dual sport bike and hardly allows itself any weaknesses. The most critical points are the remaining 5-speed transmission and the high price. Whether these points discourage a purchase or whether the DR-Z4S is still worthwhile as a legend and versatile vehicle remains a matter of taste.
