All Duels – R1200GS vs V-Strom 1000 Duel: Suzuki stands out – Practical aspects and equipment

R1200GS vs V-Strom 1000 duel: Suzuki stands out

All Duels - R1200GS vs V-Strom 1000 Duel: Suzuki stands out - Practical aspects and equipment

The V-Strom 1000 soon arrives in Suzuki dealerships but is already measuring itself on Site against the BMW R1200GS, an essential reference on the market. How does the new Japanese maxitrail come out of this duel? By standing out… Comparative test.

Practical aspects and equipment

BMW R1200GS Suzuki V-Strom 1000

Instrumentation

Daily trip 2 2 Fuel gauge Yes Yes Engine temperature Yes Yes Outside temperature Yes Yes Clock Yes Yes Gear indicator engaged Yes Yes Stopwatch no no Shift-light no no Consumption indicator option (instantaneous and avg) Yes (instantaneous and avg) Handlebar controls Yes Yes

Convenient

Coded key Yes Yes Warning Yes Yes Adjustable brake lever Yes Yes Adjustable clutch lever Yes Yes Adjustable saddle Yes no Passenger handle Yes Yes Luggage rack Yes Yes Adjustable front suspension Yes (ESA option) Yes (prech, det, comp) Adjustable Ar suspension Yes (ESA option) Yes (preload, det) Angled valves Yes no Central stand Yes option Safe that can accommodate a U no no (disc lock) 12V socket option 1 Hand guards option option Windshield adjustment manual manual

Electronics – piloting aids

ABS series disconnectable series Coupled braking front to back no Anti-slip option, disconnectable 2 modes, disconnectable Adjustable mapping 2 modes (+ 3 optional) no Tire pressure indicator option no Speed ​​regulator option no Electronic suspensions option no BMW R1200GS Suzuki V-Strom 1000

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