Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2018

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2018

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Overview - Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2018

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2018

Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2018

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015
BMW R 1200 GS 2018

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore100 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke66 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power100 HPEngine power125 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,700 rpm
TorqueTorque103 NmTorque125 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque4,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.3 Compression Ratio12.5
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeAntihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,037 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionStrut

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTwin-SparFrame typeTwin Tube, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width170 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,285 mmLength2,207 mm
WidthWidth865 mmWidth953 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,555 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)228 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)238 kg
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 2015

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015

In the large enduro segment, the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 occupies the position of the cheapest offer, yet you don't have to do without anything - even traction control and ABS are included as standard. Excellent brakes, great comfort and a wonderfully powerful V-twin engine are ingredients that should please almost everyone. The fact that it doesn't play in the top league with 100 hp is made up for by the wonderful power delivery, which ensures a relaxed climate on long journeys. Only the wind protection is not optimal with the original windshield; one should invest in the affordable, somewhat larger windshield.

Powerful engine

traction control as standard

very good brakes

taut yet comfortable chassis

great touring capability

complete instrumentation

Windshield creates turbulence on the head

the engine runs out of breath in the upper rev range, arbitrary optics

BMW R 1200 GS 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki V-Strom 1000 vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price Suzuki V-Strom 1000

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Price BMW R 1200 GS

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