BMW F 900 R versus Suzuki V-Strom 1050 XT

BMW F 900 R

Naked

Suzuki V-Strom 1050 XT

Adventure

The new roadster from Bavaria with improved standard equipment

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BMW F 900 R (2025) im Test

Gallery

Insider tip for all days

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Suzuki V-Strom 1050

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2019 bis 2025~

Built von 2020 bis 2025~

RRP 9.400 €

RRP 14.600 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

crisp engine
good brakes
Incline Sensors Series
good quality impression
Fun grenade on the street

Pros:

Comfort
Precision
Engine identical to everyday traffic jams
Passage

Cons:

QuickShifter only for an extra charge
Airbox sound could be better
only suitable for pillion use to a limited extent
sometimes strange surcharge policy: bar-end mirrors e.g. only available for the "Sport" variant.

Cons:

Display
Weight

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.514 mm
Length : 2.140 mm Height : 1.130 mm
Seat : 815 mm
Weight : 208 (max: 430 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.555 mm
Length : 2.265 mm Height : 1.465 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 247 (max: 440 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: In-line motor 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 895 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 86 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6

Motor design: V2 4-stroke 90 degrees 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.037 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 216 km/h
Performance: 105 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 93 NM bei 6.750 U/Min

Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 310 km

Maximum speed: 210 km/h
Performance: 107 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 100 NM bei 6.000 U/Min

Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 408 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridge frame in shell construction (steel)

Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm (travel 135 mm)

Rear suspension:
Directly hinged central strut, spring base hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable (travel 142 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17

Frame type:
Bridge frame (aluminium)

Front suspension:
Kayaba USD fork 43 mm (travel 160 mm)

Rear suspension:
Central strut with lever system (travel 160 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu-Kastenschwine

Tyres at the front: 110/80 R19
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc brake, floating brake discs, 4-piston radial caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 1-piston floating caliper (∅ 265 mm)

Front brake
Double disc, four-piston fixed caliper, radial (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 260 mm)

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Conclusion - what gets stuck

Again, the thought arises: Why do so few people know this bike? Suzuki itself is holding back on the market with novelties, which can be clearly seen in its market shares. Too bad, really a pity. You can, because this mid-range adventure bike clearly shows that the Japanese can create a really good bike, which has its own character.

So off to the test drive. Example ice here: Miner and sons in Tornesch have provided us with the test bike.

Doesn't have to be yellow.