BMW R 1200 GS (K50) versus Suzuki GSX-S 750
BMW R 1200 GS (K50)
Adventure
Suzuki GSX-S 750
Naked
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2013 bis 2018
Built von 2017 bis 2021
RRP 15.300 €
RRP 8.990 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- has neat Wums
- extensive electronic helpers
- significantly more off-road capability than the standard version of the GS
Pros:
- Very handy
- Stable driving experience
- Auspicious
- Service
Cons:
- Price mainly with full equipment
Cons:
- Pillion comfort
- Engine compared to the competition
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.507 mm
Length : 2.207 mm Height : 1.412 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 244 (max: 460 ) kg
Length : 2.207 mm Height : 1.412 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 244 (max: 460 ) 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 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: 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: 219 km/h
Performance: 125 HP at 7.700 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 403 km
Performance: 125 HP at 7.700 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 403 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:
Bridges, motor supporting (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 37 mm (travel 190 mm)
Front suspension:
Shock Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 R 19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R 17
Bridges, motor supporting (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 37 mm (travel 190 mm)
Front suspension:
Shock Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 R 19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R 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
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 376 mm)
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 376 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
No, our high expectations were by no means disappointed – not even a bit! The R 1200 GS Rally not only made us very good, but it makes it really difficult for us to find criticisms. Well, it's quite expensive. But quality has a price. And if you look at the prices on the second-hand market, you have to say that gs keeps its value quite long. In addition, it is of course up to everyone to decide whether they really need all the equipment packages. Clearly all do their tasks reliably and well, however, drive up the price again neatly. And already in the basic equipment we have to deal with a mature, great bike!
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
