Suzuki V-strom 1050 De vs Bmw F 850 Gs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki V-strom 1050 De
Bmw F 850 Gs
Horsepower (hp)
107 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
92 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
247 kg
229 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
107 hp @ 8,500 rpm
95 hp @ 8,250 rpm
Torque
100 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
92 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
200 km/h
Weight
247 kg (wet/curb weight)
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki V-strom 1050 De
8.3/10
"The sensible adventurer's choice that actually gets ridden hard."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Excellent real-world fuel range
+Spoked tubeless wheels standard
Cons
−Wind protection merely adequate
−Quickshifter feels notchy downshifting
−Screen adjustment fiddly one-handed
Bmw F 850 Gs
8.0/10
"A brilliant all-rounder that rewards patient buyers who inspect carefully."
Pros
+Confidence-inspiring handling everywhere
+Strong reliable parallel-twin engine
+Excellent wind protection stock
Cons
−Pre-2020 sprag clutch issues
−TFT screen scratches easily
−Wet-climate connector corrosion
Top 10 Accessories
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