Suzuki V-strom 1050 De vs Bmw R 1250 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 R 1250 Gs
Horsepower (hp)
107 hp
136 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
143 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
247 kg
249 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
107 hp @ 8,500 rpm
136 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
100 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
220 km/h
Weight
247 kg (wet/curb weight)
249 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 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 R 1250 Gs
9.0/10
"The adventure benchmark that justifies every penny, used or new."
Pros
+ShiftCam engine genuinely exceptional
+Electronics suite actually works
+Bulletproof long-term reliability
Cons
−Stubbornly expensive used market
−Heavy at low speeds
−Challenging for shorter riders
Top 10 Accessories
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