BMW R 1200
BMW R 1200
GS
 
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Suzuki V-Strom 650
Suzuki V-Strom 650
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BMW R 1200 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 Comparison

Overview: BMW R 1200 vs V-Strom 650

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Front Brake Disc Dual Disc
Displacement 1170 cc 645 cc
Maximum Power 125 bhp 70 bhp
Category - Adventure Touring

Engine & Performance

No. Of Cylinder 2 2
Valves Per Cylinder 4 --
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
Alternator 3-Phase, 580W --
Lubrication System Dry Sump Wet Sump
Emission Control Closed-loop 3-way Catalytic Converter --
Drive Type Shaft Drive Chain Drive
Exhuast Pipes 2 into 1 Single Exhaust
Cooling System Air/Liquid Cooling Liquid Cooled
Engine Type Flat Twin Cylinder Engine, 4-Stroke, DOHC V-Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Bore X Stroke 101 mm x 73 mm 81 mm x 62.6 mm
Clutch Type Hydraullic --
Compression Ratio 12.5:1 11.2:1
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder 2 --
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Injection Type Indirect Injection Fuel Injection
Displacement 1170 cc 645 cc
Maximum Power 125 bhp 70 bhp
Maximum Torque 125 Nm --
RPM at Maximum Torque 6500 rpm --
RPM at Maximum Power 7750 rpm --
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Electrical

Accessory Outlet Yes No
Battery Voltage 12V, 11.8 Ah 12 V
Tail Lamp LED LED
Indicator Light LED Yes
Head Lamp LED Halogen
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
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Fuel & Ignition

Fuel Type Petrol Gasoline
Ignition Type Digital Ignition Transistorized
Fuel Supply System Electric Fuel Injection (EFI) Fuel Injection
Start Option Electric Electric
Fuel Reserve 4 L --

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Rear) 200 mm --
Seat Type Stepped Seat Dual Stepped
Electronic Suspension Adjustment Yes --
Body Frame Material Aluminium Alloy
Body Frame Type Two Section Frame Twin-Spar
Chrome Garnish Yes --
Front Suspension BMW Motorrad Telelever Telescopic Fork
Side Wings Yes Yes
Rear Suspension BMW Motorrad Telelever Link Type
Suspension Travel(Front) 190 mm --
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Dimension

Seating Capacity 2 2
Width 953 mm 910 mm
Dry Weight 203 kg --
Curb Weight 238 kg 216 kg
Wheelbase 1507 mm 1560 mm
Height 1410 mm 1405 mm
Gross Weight 450 kg --
Ground Clearance 150 mm 170 mm
Length -- 2275 mm
Category -- Adventure Touring
Seat Height -- 835 mm
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Wheels & Tyres

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

Advanced Safety Features Diagnostic Interface, Hazard Warning Lights Diagnostic Interface, Hazard Warning Lights --
Engine Immobilizer Yes --
Shutter Lock No No
Side Reflectors No No
Back Rest No No
ABS Yes Yes
Traction Control Optional Optional Yes
Stability Control Yes Yes
Launch Control Yes No
Central Locking Yes --
Riding Modes Rain, Road, Sport, Slick Rain, Road, Sport, Slick Off Road, Road, Tour Off Road, Road, Tour
Leg Guards No No
Engine Check Warning No Yes
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm Optional Optional No
Wheel Lock Front/back -- No
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Console

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

Cruise Control Yes No
Height Adjustable Seats Yes No

Brake

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

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