Suzuki V-strom 1050 Xt vs Bmw R 1250 Gs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki V-strom 1050 Xt vs Bmw R 1250 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 1250 Gs: 136 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 249 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h, Motoryk rating 9.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki V-strom 1050 Xt
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
220 km/h
Weight
247 kg (wet/curb weight)
249 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (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 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−Switchgear feels genuinely outdated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 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
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