BMW R 1150 R versus Suzuki GSX-S 750
BMW R 1150 R
Naked
Suzuki GSX-S 750
Naked
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2005 bis 2006
Built von 2017 bis 2021
RRP
RRP 8.990 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- easy and manoeuvrable to drive despite size and weight
- used relatively cheap
- is also suitable as a tourer
- wonderful boxer with sound
- sufficient power, powerful torque
Pros:
- Very handy
- Stable driving experience
- Auspicious
- Service
Cons:
- vulnerable ABS system
- fiddly battery removal
Cons:
- Pillion comfort
- Engine compared to the competition
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.487 mm
Length : 2.170 mm Height : 1.220 mm
Seat : 800 mm
Weight : 238 (max: 450 ) kg
Length : 2.170 mm Height : 1.220 mm
Seat : 800 mm
Weight : 238 (max: 450 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.455 mm
Length : 2.125 mm Height : 1.055 mm
Seat : 820 mm
Weight : 213 (max: 400 ) kg
Length : 2.125 mm Height : 1.055 mm
Seat : 820 mm
Weight : 213 (max: 400 ) 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
Displacement: 1.130 ccm
Hub: 71 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-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
Displacement: 749 ccm
Hub: 46 mm
Hole: 72 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 197 km/h
Performance: 85 HP at 6.750 U/Min
Torque: 98 NM bei 5.250 U/Min Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 446 km
Performance: 85 HP at 6.750 U/Min
Torque: 98 NM bei 5.250 U/Min Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 446 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
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:
Three-part frame concept consisting of front and rear frame with supporting engine (steel) Front suspension:
BMW Motorrad Telelever; Standpipe diameter 35 mm (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 135 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm with Paralever Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 170/60 ZR 17
Three-part frame concept consisting of front and rear frame with supporting engine (steel) Front suspension:
BMW Motorrad Telelever; Standpipe diameter 35 mm (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 135 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm with Paralever Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 170/60 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)
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
Four-piston fixed caliper double disc brake (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Two-piston fixed caliper brake (∅ 276 mm)
Four-piston fixed caliper double disc brake (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Two-piston fixed caliper brake (∅ 276 mm)
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Double disc (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Conclusion - what gets stuck
The BMW R 1150 R is a grateful bike that offers riders a confident and safe riding experience even with high mileage. There are many used machines of this type, most fortunately in uncrafted original condition. But old machines are not really cheap either: 1150s are hardly available in good condition under 4,000 euros. To answer the opening question: Yes, it is still worth buying a 15-year-old motorcycle today. At least if it is a BMW R 1150 R.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
