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

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2018

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

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2018

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Details

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

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2018

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	100 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	100 HP	Engine power	125 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,700 rpm
Torque	Torque	103 Nm	Torque	125 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.3	Compression Ratio	12.5
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,037 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin-Spar	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	170 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,285 mm	Length	2,207 mm
Width	Width	865 mm	Width	953 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,555 mm	Wheelbase	1,507 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	228 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	238 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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