Suzuki Vstrom 1000 Abs vs Bmw R 1200 Gs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Vstrom 1000 Abs vs Bmw R 1200 Gs. Suzuki Vstrom 1000 Abs: 99 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 247 kg (wet/curb weight — 2014+ generation) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; note: varies by year and rider), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 Vstrom 1000 Abs
Bmw R 1200 Gs
Horsepower (hp)
99 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
103 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
99 hp @ 8,000 rpm
125 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
103 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
125 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated; note: varies by year and rider)
200 km/h
Weight
247 kg (wet/curb weight — 2014+ generation)
238 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Vstrom 1000 Abs
8.0/10
"The sensible adventurer's choice that rarely disappoints experienced riders."
Pros
+Bulletproof long-term reliability
+Excellent low-rev torque
+Strong resale value stability
Cons
−Throttle bodies need periodic sync
−Basic electronics versus rivals
−Rear subframe cracking risk
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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