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BMW R 1300 GS vs Suzuki GSX 125

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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BMW R 1300 GS

BMW R 1300 GS

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1300 cc
  • 145 PS
  • 237 kg

Boxer twin; the GS is the best-selling big adventure bike

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. BMW R 1300 GS3
  2. Suzuki GSX 1252
  • Most powerBMW R 1300 GS145 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
  • LightestSuzuki GSX 125126 kg
  • Lowest seatSuzuki GSX 125770 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

BMW R 1300 GS145 PS
Suzuki GSX 12510.6 PS

Torque

BMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
Suzuki GSX 1259.2 Nm

Power to weight

BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
Suzuki GSX 12584 PS/t

Engine size

BMW R 1300 GS1,300 cc
Suzuki GSX 125125 cc

Weight

BMW R 1300 GS237 kg
Suzuki GSX 125126 kg

Seat height

BMW R 1300 GS850 mm
Suzuki GSX 125770 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBMW R 1300 GSSuzuki GSX 125
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 504,900
BrandBMW Motorrad · GermanySuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeAdventureStandard
Petrol tank19 L14.2 L
Engine and performance
Engine size1300 cc125 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power145 PS @ 7,750 rpm10.6 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm9.2 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight612 PS / tonne84 PS / tonne
Top speed220 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injection—
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight237 kg (with fluids)126 kg (with fluids)
Seat height850 mm770 mm
Ground clearance—167 mm
Wheelbase1,518 mm1,270 mm
Length × width × height—1,990 × 755 × 1,075 mm
Colours—Red, Blue
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285Disc / Drum
ABSBoth wheels, works in corners—
Tyres (front / back)120/70-19 / 170/60-172.75 – 18 Tubeless / 90/90 – 18 Tubeless

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, BMW R 1300 GS or Suzuki GSX 125?

BMW R 1300 GS makes 145 PS @ 7,750 rpm; Suzuki GSX 125 makes 10.6 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, BMW R 1300 GS or Suzuki GSX 125?

Suzuki GSX 125 weighs about 126 kg and BMW R 1300 GS about 237 kg, so Suzuki GSX 125 is easier to push and park.

BMW R 1300 GS or Suzuki GSX 125: which should I buy?

Buy BMW R 1300 GS if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Suzuki GSX 125 if lightest, lowest seat matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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