Bmw R 90 S vs Suzuki Gt 750
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 90 S vs Suzuki Gt 750. Bmw R 90 S: 67 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Suzuki Gt 750: 67 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 239 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 90 S
Suzuki Gt 750
Horsepower (hp)
67 hp
67 hp
Torque (Nm)
74 Nm
75 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
239 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
67 hp @ 7,000 rpm
67 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
74 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
75 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
185 km/h
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
239 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L) — estimated, two-strokes vary significantly with riding style
Fairing
Yes
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 90 S
8.5/10
"Buy the best example available — compromises here cost dearly."
Pros
+Timeless, genuinely iconic styling
+Bulletproof engine when maintained
+Shaft drive, zero chain hassle
Cons
−Values dangerously high now
−Carbs require constant fettling
−Parts increasingly scarce and expensive
Suzuki Gt 750
7.5/10
"A rewarding classic for dedicated enthusiasts willing to wrench regularly."
Pros
+Unique liquid-cooled two-stroke
+Smooth, tractable power delivery
+Strong community and specialist support
Cons
−Water pump seals fail expensively
−Carb synchronization is fiddly
−Expansion chambers rust badly
Top 10 Accessories
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