Suzuki Tl1000r vs Bmw S 1000 Rr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Tl1000r vs Bmw S 1000 Rr. Suzuki Tl1000r: 135 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 206 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 265 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Bmw S 1000 Rr: 210 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2019+ model with ShiftCam) hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~306 km/h unlimitited), Motoryk rating 9.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Tl1000r
Bmw S 1000 Rr
Horsepower (hp)
135 hp
210 hp
Torque (Nm)
103 Nm
113 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
265 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
206 kg
197 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
135 hp @ 9,500 rpm
210 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2019+ model with ShiftCam)
Torque
103 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
Top Speed
265 km/h
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~306 km/h unlimitited)
Weight
206 kg (wet/curb weight)
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Tl1000r
7.5/10
"A flawed masterpiece that demands respect and proper maintenance."
Pros
+Intoxicating V-twin character
+Stunning performance for era
+Aggressive, purposeful styling
Cons
−Rotary damper wears unpredictably
−Fairing plastics nearly extinct
−Savage urban heat soak
Bmw S 1000 Rr
9.0/10
"Unbeatable superbike if you buy one with full history."
Pros
+Class-leading electronics suite
+Exceptional engine refinement
+Strong long-term reliability
Cons
−Expensive maintenance costs throughout
−Track damage often hidden
−Upright riding position punishing
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