Bmw R 1200 Rs vs Suzuki Gsx-250r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1200 Rs vs Suzuki Gsx-250r. Bmw R 1200 Rs: 125 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Suzuki Gsx-250r: 24 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 181 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 1200 Rs
Suzuki Gsx-250r
Horsepower (hp)
125 hp
24 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
181 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
125 hp @ 7,750 rpm
24 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
125 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
22 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
155 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
181 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, real-world average)
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 1200 Rs
8.5/10
"A genuinely fast, comfortable sport-tourer that rewards careful used buying."
Pros
+Effortless motorway long-haul comfort
+Boxer torque immediately addictive
+Sharp handling for the size
Cons
−Spline wear on neglected bikes
−Servicing costs are significant
−Wind protection merely adequate
Suzuki Gsx-250r
6.5/10
"A solid starter bike you'll definitely outgrow, but not regret."
Pros
+Smooth, confidence-inspiring motor
+Excellent fuel economy
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Runs out of power quickly
−Patchy Suzuki parts availability
−Weak fork seals over mileage
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