BMW R 1250 GS vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Compression Ratio	12.5:1	11.2:1
Engine Type	Two Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Air/Liquid Cooled Engine	V-Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Clutch Type	oil lubricated	--
Bore X Stroke	102.5 mm x 76 mm	81 mm x 62.6 mm
Alternator	3-Phase Alternator, 510 W	--
Cooling System	Air/Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Exhuast Pipes	2 into 1 Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Displacement	1254 cc	645 cc
Maximum Power	134 bhp	70 bhp
Maximum Torque	143 Nm	--
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	6250 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	--
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection

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Electrical

Head Lamp	LED	Halogen
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Battery Capacity	11.8 Ah	--
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED	LED
Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Accessory Outlet	--	No

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Wheels & Tyres

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

Dimension

Seating Capacity	2	2
Height	1430 mm	1405 mm
Length	2207 mm	2275 mm
Width	952 mm	910 mm
Curb Weight	249 kg	216 kg
Category	Adventure Touring	Adventure Touring
Gross Weight	465 kg	--
Seat Height	850 mm	835 mm
Wheelbase	--	1560 mm
Ground Clearance	--	170 mm

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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped
Body Frame Type	Two-Section	Twin-Spar
Front Suspension	Central Spring Strut	Telescopic Fork
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Rear Suspension	Swingarm	Link Type
Suspension Travel(Rear)	200 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Front)	190 mm	--
Body Frame Material	--	Alloy

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Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

Advanced Safety Features	Hill Start Control Hill Start Control	--
Back Rest	No	No
Stability Control	Yes	Yes
ABS	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Launch Control	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Riding Modes	Rain, Road Rain, Road	Off Road, Road, Tour Off Road, Road, Tour
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Side Reflectors	--	No
Traction Control	--	Yes
Engine Check Warning	--	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	No

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Console

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

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Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No
Cruise Control	--	No

Brake

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