Bmw F 850 R vs Suzuki Gsr600
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw F 850 R vs Suzuki Gsr600. Bmw F 850 R: 105 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 212 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~200 km/h (electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Suzuki Gsr600: 98 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw F 850 R
Suzuki Gsr600
Horsepower (hp)
105 hp
98 hp
Torque (Nm)
92 Nm
63 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
212 kg
189 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
105 hp @ 8,500 rpm
98 hp @ 12,000 rpm
Torque
92 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
63 Nm @ 10,200 rpm
Top Speed
~200 km/h (electronically influenced)
210 km/h
Weight
212 kg (wet/curb weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L) — estimated real-world average
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw F 850 R
7.8/10
"A seriously competent naked that rewards riders who do their homework."
Pros
+Torquey, responsive parallel twin
+Solid long-term reliability record
+Sharp, flickable handling
Cons
−Early throttle-by-wire software bugs
−Suspension stiff for touring
−Uninspiring stock exhaust note
Suzuki Gsr600
7.5/10
"A genuinely capable naked let down only by neglectful previous owners."
Pros
+Punchy, rev-happy inline-four
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
+Cheap to buy used
Cons
−Neglected examples are common
−Fragile fairing mounting tabs
−Soft stock suspension
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