BMW R 1200 GS 2012 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 800 2026

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Suzuki V-Strom 800 2026

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2012 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 800 2026

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Suzuki V-Strom 800 2026

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Suzuki V-Strom 800 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	84 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	70 mm
Engine power	Engine power	110 HP	Engine power	84 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	120 Nm	Torque	78 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	12.8
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	776 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Strut	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	110 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Length	Length	2,210 mm	Length	2,255 mm
Width	Width	915 mm	Width	905 mm
Height	Height	1,450 mm	Height	1,355 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,507 mm	Wheelbase	1,515 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2, A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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 800 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Suzuki V-Strom 800

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price Suzuki V-Strom 800

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