BMW R12 G/S vs Suzuki Dr650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
BMW R12 G/S vs Suzuki Dr650. BMW R12 G/S: 108 bhp hp, 229 kg (505 lbs) weight, top speed 130 mph. Suzuki Dr650: 46 hp @ 6,400 rpm hp, 166 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
BMW R12 G/S
Suzuki Dr650
Horsepower (hp)
108 hp
46 hp
Torque (Nm)
85 Nm
54 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
166 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
108 bhp
46 hp @ 6,400 rpm
Torque
85 ft-lb
54 Nm @ 5,200 rpm
Top Speed
130 mph
155 km/h
Weight
229 kg (505 lbs)
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
—
3.5–4.5 L/100km (approximately 22–28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Dr650
8.0/10
"The most reliable used adventure bike under four grand, full stop."
Pros
+Bulletproof simple engine
+Dirt cheap parts availability
+Massive aftermarket support
Cons
−Stock suspension genuinely disappointing
−Carburetor needs attention
−Vibration above 70mph
Top 10 Accessories
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