Suzuki GSX-S 1000 versus BMW S 1000 R

Suzuki GSX-S 1000

Naked

BMW S 1000 R

Naked

What's new about the 2025 GSX-S 1000?

The new Suzuki GSX-S 1000 2025 now has a modern TFT colour display and has been homologated according to Euro5+. These are only a few updates, but more was not necessary - at least Dietmar thinks, ... weiter

Suzuki GSX-S 1000 Test

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Performance AND control: BMW's Power-Naked shows how it's done.

With the new BMW S1000R model year 2021, BMW deliberately refrains from increasing performance. The machine still delivers with 165 hp with more than enough power, the changes compared to the predecessor are more in the areas... weiter

BMW S 1000 R im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2015 bis 2025~

Built von 2014 bis 2025~

RRP 13.400 €

RRP 16.280 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

powerful, elastic motor
great 4-cylinder sound
agile, manoeuvrable chassis
easy to use

Pros:

Full of performance ...
.. but still easy to control
high-quality workmanship
cool sound

Cons:

no navigation in the display possible
no updates except for the display

Cons:

Pillion operation only for emergencies
Sitting position for some people probably too sporty

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.460 mm
Length : 2.115 mm Height : 1.080 mm
Seat : 810 mm
Weight : 214 (max: 400 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.450 mm
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat : 814 mm until : 830 mm
Weight : 199 (max: 407 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Series 4-stroke 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 59 mm
Hole: 73 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Motor design: In-line four-cylinder 4-stroke 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 240 km/h
Performance: 152 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 106 NM bei 9.250 U/Min

Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 311 km

Maximum speed: 261 km/h
Performance: 165 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 114 NM bei 9.250 U/Min

Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 266 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridge frame (aluminium)

Front suspension:
KYB Upside-Down 43 mm (travel 120 mm)

Rear suspension:
Central strut with lever system (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Superbike swing arm aluminum

Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 190/50ZR17 M/C (73W)

Frame type:
Aluminium composite bridge frame, motor supporting (aluminium)

Front suspension:
Telescopic fork (travel 120 mm)

Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 117 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR 17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 250 mm)

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 220 mm)

Result

The new Suzuki GSX-S 1000 2025 is not that new. Except for Euro5+ and the TFT display, nothing has changed. Is that a bad thing? Nope, we don't think so, because the GSX-S has always been a racy streetfighter and has not lost this character even with Euro5+ homologation.

We received the test machine from Bergmann & Söhne in Tornesch. There she stands as a demonstrator and is looking forward to many test drives.

Conclusion - what sticks

The S 1000 R is basically a double R, from which the fairing has been removed and the torque curve on country roads has been optimised. It is super sporty, which can be an disadvantage and a disadvantage at the same time. If you want to sit upright on your streetfighter, you are out of place here. If you are looking for proximity to the front wheel and asphalt, you will find it here!

In any case, we had tons of driving fun and did not feel overwhelmed despite the immense performance. This is exactly why you have to compliment BMW: Not all manufacturers succeed in putting such a grenade on the wheels for (almost) everyone. To anticipate misunderstandings: Of course, this motorcycle is not a beginner's machine!

The test machine was kindly provided by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg - thank you!