Suzuki V-Strom 1050 XT versus BMW F 900 XR

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Suzuki

Suzuki V-Strom 1050 XT

Adventure
BMW

BMW F 900 XR

Crossover

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2020 bis 2024~
Built von 2019 bis 2024~
RRP 14.600 €
RRP 12.100 €
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Pros:
  • Comfort
  • Precision
  • Engine identical to everyday traffic jams
  • Passage
Pros:
  • Powerful engine
  • Processing
  • Fitness to travel
  • Comfort
Cons:
  • Display
  • Weight
Cons:
  • Expensive extras

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.555 mm
Length :
2.265 mm Height : 1.465 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
247 (max: 440 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.521 mm
Length :
2.160 mm Height : 1.320 mm
Seat :
825 mm
Weight :
219 (max: 438 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: V2 4-stroke 90 degrees 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.037 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: In-line motor 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 895 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 86 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 210 km/h
Performance: 107 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 100 NM bei 6.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
408 km
Maximum speed: 215 km/h
Performance: 105 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 16 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
369 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridge frame (aluminium)
Front suspension:
Kayaba USD fork 43 mm (travel 160 mm)
Rear suspension:
Central strut with lever system (travel 160 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu-Kastenschwine
Tyres at the front: 110/80 R19
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Frame type:
Bridge frame in shell construction (steel)
Front suspension:
170 (travel 172 mm)
Rear suspension:
Directly hinged central strut, spring base hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable (travel 172 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc, four-piston fixed caliper, radial ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper ( 260 mm)
Front brake
Double disc brake, floating brake discs, 4-piston radial caliper ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 1-piston floating caliper ( 265 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

Again, the thought arises: Why do so few people know this bike? Suzuki itself is holding back on the market with novelties, which can be clearly seen in its market shares. Too bad, really a pity. You can, because this mid-range adventure bike clearly shows that the Japanese can create a really good bike, which has its own character.

So off to the test drive. Example ice here: Miner and sons in Tornesch have provided us with the test bike.

Doesn't have to be yellow.

Price / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 14.190€ as XT
  • Years of construction: since 2020
  • Colours: red, yellow, black

Conclusion - what gets stuck

All in all, the same-parts adventure was all about. She comes around the corner with this trusting attitude, which does not substride even when they get closer. You just have to want to afford it and, above all, you have to be able to do it. If that is the case, it will lead the way in the middle class.

The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann and Söhne in Pinneberg.

Price / Colours / Year of Construction

  • Price: 11.400€
  • Years of construction: since 2020
  • Colours: red, white, gold