BMW S 1000 XR versus Suzuki GSX-S 750

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW S 1000 XR

Crossover
Suzuki

Suzuki GSX-S 750

Naked

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2015 bis 2024~
Built von 2017 bis 2021
RRP 19.690 €
RRP 8.990 €
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Pros:
  • Seating position fits small and big people
  • High-revving motor
  • Strong brakes
  • Very good standard equipment
Pros:
  • Very handy
  • Stable driving experience
  • Auspicious
  • Service
Cons:
  • You just always want to step on the gas
Cons:
  • Pillion comfort
  • Engine compared to the competition

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.541 mm
Length :
2.156 mm Height : 1.460 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
227 (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: Number 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
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: 250 km/h
Performance: 170 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 114 NM bei 9.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption:
6 l
Reach:
323 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:
Aluminium composite bridge frame, motor supporting (aluminium)
Front suspension:
Upside-down 45 mm (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 190/55 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 brake, 4-piston fixed caliper ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 2-piston floating caliper ( 265 mm)
Front brake
Double disc ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 240 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

Man, we had fun with the XR! The standard electronically adjustable ESA suspension really irons everything smoothly and yet this bike still gives you the necessary feedback about the road condition for sporty driving. That's the biggest difference between XR and GS: The XR is always sporty on the road, even if the 4-cylinder can purr at least theoretically like a kitten, that's not what you want as a driver! Better to throttle and loseprint like a cheetah. GS on the other hand: Rather quiet as a lion.
 
Whether the sportiness of the XR has a lasting effect or rather annoys, every driver has to decide for himself. What is clear, however, is that it travels more pleasantly on a GS, because you drive rather relaxed and there is no constant driving jerking or chain care.

The test motorcycle was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne Pinneberg. There she stands as a guide and is happy about every test driver.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 17.000€
  • Used (1 year old): 15,000€
  • Availability: since 2020
  • Colours: red, silver, colorful

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