BMW G 650 GS versus Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GX
BMW G 650 GS
Adventure
Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GX
Crossover
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2011 bis 2016
Built von 2024 bis 2024~
RRP
RRP 17.400 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- light and manoeuvrable
- uncomplicated
- favorable consumption
- solid workmanship
- enough space for passenger
Pros:
- Engine in a class of its own
- Sound to kneel down
- Sensitive, semi-active chassis
- technically full hut
- Touring-ready super sports car
- Endless power and driving fun
Cons:
- radiates little emotion
Cons:
- Windshield can only be adjusted with tools
- Turn signals do not automatically reset
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg
Wheelbase: 1.470 mm
Length : 2.150 mm Height : 1.290 mm
Seat : 845 mm
Weight : 232 (max: 430 ) kg
Length : 2.150 mm Height : 1.290 mm
Seat : 845 mm
Weight : 232 (max: 430 ) kg
Engine
Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Motor design: Series 4-stroke 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 59 mm
Hole: 73 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 59 mm
Hole: 73 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
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: 305 km
Performance: 152 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 106 NM bei 9.250 U/Min Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 305 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Frame type:
Bridge frame (aluminium) Front suspension:
SHOWA USD telescopic fork with Suzuki Advanced Electronic Suspension (SAES) 43 mm (travel 150 mm) Rear suspension:
SHOWA BFRC-Lite central shock absorber with Suzuki Advanced Electronic Suspension (SAES) and electrohydraulic preload adjustment (Ride Heig (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Superbike swing arm aluminum Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 190/50ZR17 M/C (73W)
Bridge frame (aluminium) Front suspension:
SHOWA USD telescopic fork with Suzuki Advanced Electronic Suspension (SAES) 43 mm (travel 150 mm) Rear suspension:
SHOWA BFRC-Lite central shock absorber with Suzuki Advanced Electronic Suspension (SAES) and electrohydraulic preload adjustment (Ride Heig (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Superbike swing arm aluminum Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 190/50ZR17 M/C (73W)
Brakes
Rear brake
Disk
Disk
Front brake
Double disc, Brembo four-piston radial caliper (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 250 mm)
Double disc, Brembo four-piston radial caliper (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 250 mm)
Conclusion on the Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GX
Rarely have we been so impressed with a bike during our test rides as we were with the Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GX. It has endless power, is technically fully equipped and rides more harmoniously than almost any other bike. Above all, it doesn't annoy the driver with all the built-in assistance systems, the driver simply benefits from them without having to adjust them greatly. Great cinema for a lot of money, but every euro is well invested. And by the way, the competitors are not cheaper either...The test machine was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Tornesch. There she stands as a demonstrator and is looking forward to test drivers. However, we have to warn you: Statistically speaking, a test drive with the GX leads to an immediate impulse purchase in 95% of cases! :-)
