Bmw K 1200 R vs Suzuki Gsx-s1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw K 1200 R vs Suzuki Gsx-s1000. Bmw K 1200 R: 163 hp @ 10,250 rpm hp, 248 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Suzuki Gsx-s1000: 150 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 255 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw K 1200 R
Suzuki Gsx-s1000
Horsepower (hp)
163 hp
150 hp
Torque (Nm)
127 Nm
106 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
255 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
248 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
163 hp @ 10,250 rpm
150 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
127 Nm @ 8,250 rpm
106 Nm @ 9,250 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h
255 km/h (estimated)
Weight
248 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw K 1200 R
7.8/10
"A flawed but spectacular machine for experienced riders who prepare properly."
Pros
+Brutal, addictive inline-four power
+Duolever handling genuinely impressive
+Rock-solid high-speed stability
Cons
−Throttle bodies need regular syncing
−Final drive spline failures costly
−Dealer servicing eye-wateringly expensive
Suzuki Gsx-s1000
8.5/10
"Arguably the best-value performance naked on the used market today."
Pros
+Legendary K5 engine heritage
+Explosive yet manageable power
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−Basic suspension needs early upgrade
−Fragile lower fairing panels
−Pre-2022 lacks cornering ABS
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