Suzuki V-strom 1050 Xt vs Bmw R 1200 Gs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki V-strom 1050 Xt vs Bmw R 1200 Gs. Suzuki V-strom 1050 Xt: 107 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 247 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.2/10. Bmw R 1200 Gs: 125 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 238 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 V-strom 1050 Xt
Bmw R 1200 Gs
Horsepower (hp)
107 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
247 kg
238 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
107 hp @ 8,500 rpm
125 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
100 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
125 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
200 km/h
Weight
247 kg (wet/curb weight)
238 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki V-strom 1050 Xt
8.2/10
"The sensible adventurer's choice that rarely disappoints experienced riders."
Pros
+Tractable, effortless torque delivery
+Wire wheels handle gravel well
+Bulletproof long-term reliability
Cons
−Switchgear feels genuinely outdated
−Screen buffeting at speed
−Electronics less sophisticated than rivals
Bmw R 1200 Gs
8.5/10
"The benchmark adventure bike that still embarrasses newer rivals daily."
Pros
+Bulletproof long-distance capability
+Exceptional wind protection
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Expensive dealer servicing costs
−Heavy below 30mph
−ESA electronics fail expensively
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