Suzuki Gsx-s1000 vs Bmw S 1000 R
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsx-s1000 vs Bmw S 1000 R. Suzuki Gsx-s1000: 150 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 255 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Bmw S 1000 R: 210 hp @ 13,750 rpm (2021+ generation) hp, 199 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Gsx-s1000
Bmw S 1000 R
Horsepower (hp)
150 hp
210 hp
Torque (Nm)
106 Nm
113 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
255 km/h
270 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
214 kg
199 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
150 hp @ 11,000 rpm
210 hp @ 13,750 rpm (2021+ generation)
Torque
106 Nm @ 9,250 rpm
113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm (2021+ generation)
Top Speed
255 km/h (estimated)
270 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced)
Weight
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
199 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gsx-s1000
8.5/10
"Arguably the best-value performance naked on the used market today."
Pros
+Legendary K5 engine heritage
+Explosive yet manageable power
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−Basic suspension needs early upgrade
−Fragile lower fairing panels
−Pre-2022 lacks cornering ABS
Bmw S 1000 R
8.8/10
"One of the best naked bikes money can buy, used or new."
Pros
+Savage, usable power delivery
+Electronics genuinely class-leading
+Comfortable for longer rides
Cons
−Dealer servicing costs hurt
−Swingarm pivot corrosion issue
−Firm suspension on rough roads
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