BMW R 1250 GS vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 Comparison

Engine & Performance

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

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Electrical

Tail Lamp	LED	LED
Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED	Halogen
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Battery Capacity	11.8 Ah	--
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

Chassis & Suspension

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

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Dimension

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

Side Stand Indicator	No	--
Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
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

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