Suzuki Bandit 1250 vs Bmw R 1250 R
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Bandit 1250 vs Bmw R 1250 R. Suzuki Bandit 1250: 98 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Bandit 1250
Bmw R 1250 R
Horsepower (hp)
98 hp
136 hp
Torque (Nm)
108 Nm
143 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
249 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
98 hp @ 7,500 rpm
136 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
108 Nm @ 3,700 rpm
143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
200 km/h
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
249 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Bandit 1250
8.0/10
"The sensible man's superbike that embarrasses more expensive machines daily."
Pros
+Unstoppable low-end torque
+Genuinely bulletproof engine
+Cheap parts everywhere
Cons
−Suspension needs upgrading immediately
−Heavy for tight urban work
−Styling divides opinion sharply
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
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