Bmw R 1250 Rs vs Suzuki Gsx-250r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1250 Rs vs Suzuki Gsx-250r. Bmw R 1250 Rs: 136 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 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 1250 Rs
Suzuki Gsx-250r
Horsepower (hp)
136 hp
24 hp
Torque (Nm)
143 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
181 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
136 hp @ 7,750 rpm
24 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
22 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 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 typical real-world average)
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 1250 Rs
8.5/10
"The thinking rider's sport-tourer — fast, refined, and genuinely rewarding."
Pros
+ShiftCam engine is exceptional
+Shaft drive, minimal maintenance
+Genuinely comfortable at speed
Cons
−Dealer servicing costs hurt
−Heavy below 30mph
−Bland visual presence
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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