BMW R 1150 GS Adventure versus Suzuki GSX 1250 F

BMW R 1150 GS Adventure

Adventure

Suzuki GSX 1250 F

Sporttourer

In our series of used motorcycle tests, a classic is due today: The BMW R 1150 GS. The bike was provided to us by a visitor, it is in absolute top condition. This GS series was built between 1999 and 2003 – what can it do today... weiter

BMW R 1150 GS

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Powerful all-rounder with sporty genes

The Suzuki GSX 1250 FA is a bandit with full fairing, even if Suzuki does not like to hear the nickname "Bandit" on this model. It was built from 2010 and fell victim to the Euro 4 standard at the end of 2016. It's a pity, our author thinks, because all-round sports tourers... weiter

Suzuki GSX 1250 FA im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2005 bis 2005

Built von 2009 bis 2016

RRP

RRP 8.990 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

Comfort
Processing
Off-road capability

Pros:

bearish engine with powerful torque
Seating position suitable for travel
rich road holding, good wind protection
reliable bike without repair susceptibility
a lot of motorcycle for little money

Cons:

High weight

Cons:

a bit cumbersome in tight corners
unsuitable for novice drivers

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.501 mm
Length : 2.180 mm
Seat : 900 mm
Weight : 287 (max: 460 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.485 mm
Length : 2.130 mm Height : 1.245 mm
Seat : 805 mm
Weight : 257 (max: 475 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 4-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.130 ccm
Hub: 71 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6

Motor design: In-line four-cylinder 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.255 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 79 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 192 km/h
Performance: 85 HP at 6.750 U/Min
Torque: 98 NM bei 5.250 U/Min

Tank contents: 22 Litre
Consumption: 5 l

Maximum speed: 230 km/h
Performance: 98 HP at 7.500 U/Min
Torque: 108 NM bei 3.700 U/Min

Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 345 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Tubular space frame (steel)

Front suspension:
Telelever (travel 210 mm)

Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 220 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever single-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 110/80 B 19 TL
Rear tyres: 150/70 H 17 TL

Frame type:
Double loop (double loop tubular frame steel)

Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 43 mm (travel 130 mm)

Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 136 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: ZR
Rear tyres: ZR

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc brakes (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 276 mm)

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)

Cheap never, well mostly

MW driving has never been a particularly cheap pleasure. Although many specimens are around 20 years old and have collected correspondingly many kilometers, these GS are still not a bargain. It must be at least 5,000 euros, top-maintained specimens like our test bike like to scratch at the five-digit. You can understand this: The BMW R 1150 GS, if you don't catch a rocked-out model, is an almost ideal companion for the very big tour.

If you can do without cornering and agility, the GS is the ideal travel moped, where the road can be three steps below perfect.
As I said, a buddy for the good and the bad days.

Conclusion - what gets stuck

The Suzuki GSX 1250 FA is an all-rounder in the best sense of the word. It can be driven sportily, is suitable for travel and is really fun on the country road and motorway. Due to its weight, high performance and chassis characteristics, it is certainly not a bike for beginners. Even small or petite people should look for another motorcycle.

Due to the technically rather simple equipment and a good production quality, the GSX 1250 FA is certainly one of the more reliable bikes. It can hardly break anything and all bandits have always had a reputation for doing their service uncomplicatedly for years without repairs. It is therefore ideally suited as a workhorse for the daily commute to work. If you want to buy a used GSX 1250 FA, you don't have to shy away from bigger mileages. The machines of this type are considered to be unbreakable.