BMW R 1200 R versus Suzuki GSX-S 750

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R 1200 R

Naked
Suzuki

Suzuki GSX-S 750

Naked

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2007 bis 2017
Built von 2017 bis 2021
RRP 13.100 €
RRP 8.990 €
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Pros:
  • relatively light for a boxer machine
  • powerful engine with character
  • upgradeable as an agile tourer
  • no technical overload
  • safe driving experience
Pros:
  • Very handy
  • Stable driving experience
  • Auspicious
  • Service
Cons:
  • not cheap
  • Windbreak underground
Cons:
  • Pillion comfort
  • Engine compared to the competition

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.515 mm
Length :
2.165 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat :
790 mm
Weight :
232 (max: 450 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.455 mm
Length :
2.125 mm Height : 1.055 mm
Seat :
820 mm
Weight :
213 (max: 400 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Number 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 749 ccm
Hub: 46 mm
Hole: 72 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 125 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
363 km
Maximum speed: 235 km/h
Performance: 114 HP at 10.500 U/Min
Torque: 81 NM bei 9.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 16 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
327 km

Chassis

Frame type:
two-part frame concept consisting of the main frame and the rear frame bolted to it, supporting engine (steel)
Front suspension:
Upside-down 45 mm (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
Frame type:
Bridges (aluminium)
Front suspension:
Upside-Down 41 mm (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 138 mm)
Rear suspension:
Trapezoidal swingarm steel
Tyres at the front: 17 M/C x MT 3.50 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W)

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 276 mm)
Front brake
Double disc ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 240 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

Wonderful, this BMW R1200 R. Not only beautiful, fast and safe, but also potent enough for an Alpine tour. Of course, this requires a suitcase system, which goes quite well into the money at BMW. And just a touring disc, which is to be used in the secondary market (e.B. MRA) for about 150 euros. In the mountains you should ride the other bikers quite nicely around the ears, because the 1200s brings everything you need: strength, agility, agility and above all the feeling of security that you can't really do much with this bike.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 12,000€
  • Used (7 years old): 8,000€
  • Years built: 2006-2014
  • Colours: white, matt grey, black, blue, red

Good, but a little bit of pressure

Is the Suzuki GSX-S 750 a buying tip? yes, sure. It is an unusually handy motorcycle that, with its equally safe and precise chassis, also satisfies beginners (there is an A2 version with 48 hp) or newcomers.

The engine is a little short. Actually, it's a great machine that you can't blame much. His problem is that the competition can also build engines, and in this environment the Suzi four somewhat lacks. The aforementioned Kawa Z 900, for example, has to offer me its 948 cc engine and 125 hp simply in any position even more.

Nevertheless: If you are looking for a neatly processed bike for the evening round around the block, which is priced at less than 9,000 euros, the Suzuki GSX-S 750 is very well served. >>> Testbike by MAS - Wilster

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 8,890€
  • Used (2 years old): 6.100€
  • Years of construction: since 2017
  • Availability: very good
  • Colours: blue / white / black blue / black