BMW R 1250 GS vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Hill Start Control makes slope rides easier Twin-cylinder boxer engine delivers outstanding performance Dynamic preload adjustment with ESA Read More	Excels in various riding scenarios Rider-friendly positioning and comfy seats Competitive pricing for its segment Includes ABS and traction control Read More
Things we don't like	The rear seat height is low Read More	Dated display and instrument panel design Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1254 cc	645 cc
Maximum Power	134 hp	--
Fuel Tank Capacity	20 L	20.0 L
Engine Type	Two Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Air/Liquid Cooled Engine	4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC, V-twin
Alternator	3-Phase Alternator, 510 W	--
Maximum Torque	143 Nm	--
Bore X Stroke	102.5 mm x 76 mm	81 mm x 62.6 mm
Exhaust Pipes	2 Into 1 Exhaust	2 In 1 Exhaust
Cooling System	Air/Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch Type	oil lubricated	Manual
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Emission Control	Euro 4	Euro 4
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	11.2:1
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Fuel Consumption	21 kmpl	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	6250 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	--
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Touring
Seating Capacity	2	2
Width	952 mm	835 mm
Length	2207 mm	2275 mm
Gross Weight	465 kg	--
Height	1430 mm	1405 mm
Kerb Weight	249 kg	213 kg
Seat Height	850 mm	830 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	--	3.0 L
Wheel Base	--	1560 mm
Ground Clearance	--	170 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Reserve	4 L	--
Ignition System	--	Electric
Fuel Supply System	--	Double-Barrel Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV)

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R19	R19
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial
Rear Tyre	170/60 R17	150/70 R17
Front Tyre	120/70 R19	110/80 R19

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Swingarm	Link Type
Front Suspension	Central Spring Strut	Telescopic Fork
Suspension Travel(Rear)	200 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Front)	190 mm	--

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	11.8 Ah	--

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Stability Control	Yes	--
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Riding Modes	Rain, Road Rain, Road	Cruise Cruise
Shutter Lock	No	No
Advanced Safety Features	Hill Start Control Hill Start Control	Transponder-Type Suzuki Advanced Immobilizer System (SAIS) Transponder-Type Suzuki Advanced Immobilizer System (SAIS)
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes
Traction Control	--	Yes
Central Locking	--	No
Engine Check Warning	--	Yes
Side Reflectors	--	Yes

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tripmeter	Yes	--
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Oil Change Indicator	--	Yes
Navigator	--	No

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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Type	Two-Section Two-Section	Twin Spar Twin Spar
Body Frame Material	--	Alloy Alloy

Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	Halogen Halogen

Brake

Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No
Cruise Control	--	Yes