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Suzuki Bandit 1200S 2006 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Suzuki Bandit 1200S 2006

Suzuki Bandit 1200S 2006

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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Overview - Suzuki Bandit 1200S 2006 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Suzuki Bandit 1200S 2006

Suzuki Bandit 1200S 2006

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Technical Specifications Suzuki Bandit 1200S 2006 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Suzuki Bandit 1200S 2006
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Suzuki Bandit 1200S 2006
Suzuki Bandit 1200S 2006
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power100 HPEngine power105 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,157 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,430 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height785 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki Bandit 1200S 2006

Suzuki Bandit 1200S 2006

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki Bandit 1200S vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price Suzuki Bandit 1200S

Model year
Current average market prices

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

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