BMW S1000XR vs Suzuki GSX-S1000GT: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the BMW S1000XR (2024-present) and the Suzuki GSX-S1000GT (2022-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: BMW S1000XR 170 hp, Suzuki GSX-S1000GT 150 hp.
- Torque: BMW S1000XR 114 Nm, Suzuki GSX-S1000GT 106 Nm.
- Weight: BMW S1000XR 227 kg, Suzuki GSX-S1000GT 226 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- BMW S1000XR (2024-present)170 (best)
- Suzuki GSX-S1000GT (2022-present)150
Torque Nm
- BMW S1000XR (2024-present)114 (best)
- Suzuki GSX-S1000GT (2022-present)106
Weight kg
- BMW S1000XR (2024-present)227
- Suzuki GSX-S1000GT (2022-present)226 (best)
Full specs
| Specification |  2024-present Remove |  2022-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Touring | Touring |
| Years | 2024-present | 2022-present |
| Engine | 999cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder, revised intake/exhaust for a claimed power increase, new electronics suite (Dynamic Brake Control, Engine Drag Torque Control, ride modes) | 999cc liquid-cooled inline-four, DOHC, 16-valve, derived from the K5 GSX-R1000 engine, ride-by-wire throttle |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 999 cc | 999 cc |
| Power | 170 hp @ 11,000 rpmBest | 150 hp @ 11,000 rpm |
| Torque | 114 Nm @ 9,250 rpmBest | 106 Nm @ 9,250 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed constant-mesh gearbox, chain final drive, optional Dynamic Clutch Control (auto-clutch) and Gear Shift Assist Pro | 6-speed manual with bi-directional quickshifter, chain final drive |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 227 kg (wet) | 226 kg (wet)Best |
| Seat height | 850 mm | 810 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 20 LBest | 19 L |
| Front suspension | 45mm upside-down telescopic fork, 150mm (5.9in) travel; Dynamic ESA electronic suspension standard, semi-active Dynamic ESA Pro optional in Premium Package | Inverted telescopic fork, 43mm KYB, coil spring, oil damped, 120mm travel, adjustable preload/compression/rebound |
| Rear suspension | Aluminum double-sided swingarm, central shock, 150mm (5.9in) travel; Dynamic ESA standard | Link-type single shock, KYB, coil spring, oil damped, 130mm travel, 7-way adjustable preload, adjustable rebound |
| Brake system | BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (cornering ABS) and Dynamic Brake Control standard | Dual front disc with Brembo 4-piston radial calipers, single rear disc, ABS standard |
| Front brake | Dual 320mm floating discs, 4-piston fixed calipers | Dual 310mm floating discs, Brembo radial-mount monobloc calipers, four 32mm opposed pistons |
| Rear brake | Single 220mm disc, single-piston floating caliper | Single disc, single-piston caliper (diameter not published by Suzuki) |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W) |
| Rear tire | 190/55 ZR17 | 190/50ZR17 M/C (73W) |
| Quickshifter | No | Yes |
| Launch price | USD 17,495 (USA, base model MSRP at launch (plus destination)) | USD 13,149 (US)Best |