Suzuki Bandit 1250S 2016 vs. BMW S 1000 XR 2021

Suzuki Bandit 1250S 2016

BMW S 1000 XR 2021

Overview - Suzuki Bandit 1250S 2016 vs BMW S 1000 XR 2021

Suzuki Bandit 1250S 2016

BMW S 1000 XR 2021

Technical Specifications Suzuki Bandit 1250S 2016 compared to BMW S 1000 XR 2021

Suzuki Bandit 1250S 2016

BMW S 1000 XR 2021

Suzuki Bandit 1250S 2016

BMW S 1000 XR 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	79 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	64 mm	Stroke	49.7 mm
Engine power	Engine power	98 HP	Engine power	165 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	108 Nm	Torque	114 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,700 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.5	Compression Ratio	12.5
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,255 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine

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	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,130 mm	Length	2,333 mm
Width	Width	790 mm	Width	850 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,485 mm	Wheelbase	1,552 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	805 mm	Seat Height	840 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	254 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	226 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki Bandit 1250S 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW S 1000 XR 2021

The BMW S 1000 XR offers a pleasant touring motorbike on the basis of a super sports bike. Sounds like a compromise - but rides like a spot-on development. The motorbike is practical and mature. Wind and weather protection are very good, integration from the mobile phone is well tested and intuitive, and the engine is simply always a joy to ride. The chassis adapts well to the load condition, but it never becomes sensitive and really comfortable. The seat comfort is good, but the knee angle becomes a bit acute on long tours. Nevertheless, this is a great motorbike that you like to ride sportily, but also very far.

Riding modes change response behaviour suitable for practical use

great rev-happy four-cylinder engine with a broad usable rev band

well-balanced vehicle - also with pillion passenger - thanks to electronic chassis with automatic recognition of load condition

good brakes

Knee angle on long tours a bit narrow for tall people

suspension damping not sensitive enough - no really comfortable setup possible

consumption high