R1200GS vs V-Strom 1000 duel: Suzuki stands out
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.
Technical and commercial sheets
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Engine |
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| BMW R1200GS |
Suzuki V-Strom 1000 |
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| Type | 4-stroke twin-cylinder boxer, central balance shaft |
4-stroke V-twin |
| Cooling | Air and water | Water |
| Distribution | Two overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder |
Two overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder |
| Displacement | 1170 cc | 1037 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 101 x 73 mm | 100 x 66 mm |
| Compression ratio | 12.5: 1 | 11.3: 1 |
| Power | Free World: 125 hp at 7,750 rpm France: 107 horses |
100.5 horsepower at 8,000 rpm |
| Couple | 125 Nm at 6500 rpm |
103 Nm at 4000 rpm |
| Engine management | BMS-K digital electronic fuel injection, with digital mapping and ride by wire | Electronic fuel injection, dual ignition |
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Transmission |
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| Clutch | Wet multi-disk | Multi-disc in oil bath |
| Ordered | Hydraulic | Mechanical |
| Gearbox | 6 clutch-controlled gears, helical gears | 6 reports |
| Final drive | By gimbal |
By chain |
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Cycle part |
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| Frame | Two-part frame with carrier motor |
Double aluminum beam, connected to a tubular rear loop |
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad telelever, 37 mm sliders, central shock absorber combination (ESA optional) | 43mm Kayaba inverted fork, adjustable for preload, rebound and compression |
| Suspension Ar | BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD shock absorber combination (ESA optional) | Mono-shock absorber adjustable in preload and rebound |
| Front travel | 190 mm | 160 mm |
| Travel Ar | 200 mm | 160 mm |
| Front brake | Dual 305mm floating disc, 4-piston radial calipers | Dual 310 mm disc, 4 piston radial calipers |
| Ar brake | 276 mm single disc, dual piston floating caliper | Single-disc 260 mm, single piston caliper |
| ABS | BMW Motorrad full ABS, switchable | Bosch ABS non-disconnectable |
| Front tire | 120/70 R19 | 110/80 R19 |
| Tire Ar | 170/60 R17 | 150/70 R17 |
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Dimensions, weight, capacities |
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| Length | 2210 mm | 2,285 mm |
| Width | 953 mm with mirrors | 865 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm excluding mirrors | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1507 mm | 1,555 mm |
| Saddle height | 850/870 mm |
850 mm |
| Ground clearance | 195 mm |
165 mm |
| Socket angle | 25.5 ° | 25.3 ° |
| Hunt | 99.6 mm | 109 mm |
| Full weight |
238 kg | 228 kg |
| Fuel tank | 20 liters (approx. 4 l reserve) | 20 liters |
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Commercial information |
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| Availability | Immediate in the | Mid-January 2014 in the |
| Colors | Red "Racing" "Alpine" white Blue "Fire" Gray "Thunder" |
Red "Candy Daring" White "Glass Glacier" Black "Glass Sparkle" Kakhi "Glass Desert" |
| Guarantee | 2 years parts and MO | 2 years parts and MO |
| Price | € 15,450 Model tested "Full options": 18 550 € |
€ 12,499 |
| BMW R1200GS |
Suzuki V-Strom 1000 |
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