Bmw R 1250 R vs Suzuki Gsx-s1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1250 R vs Suzuki Gsx-s1000. Bmw R 1250 R: 136 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 249 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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 R 1250 R
Suzuki Gsx-s1000
Horsepower (hp)
136 hp
150 hp
Torque (Nm)
143 Nm
106 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
255 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
249 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
136 hp @ 7,750 rpm
150 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
106 Nm @ 9,250 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
255 km/h (estimated)
Weight
249 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 1250 R
8.5/10
"The thinking rider's naked bike — brilliant, if slightly soulless."
Pros
+ShiftCam engine genuinely exceptional
+Bulletproof long-distance comfort
+Best-in-class electronics package
Cons
−Final drive maintenance costs bite
−Weight noticeable at low speed
−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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