Bmw R 1250 Rs vs Suzuki Gsx-s1000 Gt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1250 Rs vs Suzuki Gsx-s1000 Gt. 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-s1000 Gt: 152 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 226 kg (curb weight with panniers) weight, top speed 250 km/h (electronically limited, estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 1250 Rs
Suzuki Gsx-s1000 Gt
Horsepower (hp)
136 hp
152 hp
Torque (Nm)
143 Nm
106 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
226 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
136 hp @ 7,750 rpm
152 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
106 Nm @ 9,250 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
250 km/h (electronically limited, estimated)
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
226 kg (curb weight with panniers)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx 18.2 km/L typical real-world average)
6.0–7.5 L/100km (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-s1000 Gt
8.0/10
"Underrated, honest sport-tourer that punches well above its used price."
Pros
+Engine smooth and genuinely strong
+Comfortable ergonomics for touring
+Quickshifter works exceptionally well
Cons
−Screen adjustment overly complicated
−Infotainment feels behind rivals
−Suspension soft when loaded
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