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BMW R 1300 GS vs Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

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

Suzuki V-Strom 800DESimilar version in photo

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 84.3 PS
  • 230 kg

Photo shows the road-going V-Strom 800 SE

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. BMW R 1300 GS5
  2. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE1
  • Most powerBMW R 1300 GS145 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
  • LightestSuzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg
  • Highest top speedBMW R 1300 GS220 km/h
  • Lowest seatBMW R 1300 GS850 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 V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS

Torque

BMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm

Power to weight

BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t

Engine size

BMW R 1300 GS1,300 cc
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc

Top speed

BMW R 1300 GS220 km/h
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h

Weight

BMW R 1300 GS237 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg

Seat height

BMW R 1300 GS850 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBMW R 1300 GSSuzuki V-Strom 800DE
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBMW Motorrad · GermanySuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeAdventureAdventure
Petrol tank19 L20 L
Engine and performance
Engine size1300 cc776 cc
Cylinders22
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power145 PS @ 7,750 rpm84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Power to weight612 PS / tonne367 PS / tonne
Top speed220 km/h200 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight237 kg (with fluids)230 kg (with fluids)
Seat height850 mm855 mm
Ground clearance—220 mm
Wheelbase1,518 mm1,570 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-19 / 170/60-1790/90-21 / 150/70-17

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 V-Strom 800DE?

BMW R 1300 GS makes 145 PS @ 7,750 rpm; Suzuki V-Strom 800DE makes 84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, BMW R 1300 GS or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE weighs about 230 kg and BMW R 1300 GS about 237 kg, so Suzuki V-Strom 800DE is easier to push and park.

BMW R 1300 GS or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE: which should I buy?

Buy BMW R 1300 GS if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Suzuki V-Strom 800DE if lightest 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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