| General |
| Year | 2007 | 2009 |
| Make Model | BMW R 1200R | Suzuki GSX 1300 B-King |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 800 mm / 31.4 in | 805 mm / 31.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1495 mm / 59.1 in | 1525 mm / 60.0 in |
| Ground Clearance | - | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Height | 1273 mm / 50.1 in (excl. mirrors) | - |
| Length | 2145 mm / 84.4 in | 2245 mm / 88.4 in |
| Width | 906 mm / 35.6 in (incl. mirrors) | 800 mm / 31.5 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight | 198 kg / 436.5 lbs | 235.0 kg / 518.1 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal | 16.5 Litres / 4.4 US gal / 3.6 Imp gal |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 219.6 km/h / 136 mph | 252.9 km/h / 157.1 mph |
| Max Power | 80 kW / 109 hp @ 7500 rpm | 132.1 kW / 181.5 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 85 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm | 146 Nm / 14.9 kgf-m / 108 lb-ft @ 7200 rpm |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 0.5505 HP/kg | - |
| Standing Start 0-1000 m | 22.6 sec / 213 km/h / 132 mph | - |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 11.9 sec / 187.2 km/h / 116.3 mph | 10.4 sec |
| Engine |
| Engine Type | Two cylinder boxer | - |
| Stroke | 4 | - |
| Displacement | 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in | 1340 cc / 81.8 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel System | Injection. Electronic fuel injection | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 101 x 73 mm | 81 x 65 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air/Oil-cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Exhaust | - | 4-into-2-into-1 exhaust system with a large capacity catalyzer, oxygen sensors and an oval cross section canister with dual openings that meets Euro 3 and Tier 2 regulation |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.2 L/100 km / 13.8 km/l / 32.4 US mpg | 6.2 L/100 km / 16.1 km/l / 38 US mpg / 45 Imp mpg |
| Fuel Induction | Electronic intake manifold injection BMS-K | Fuel injection . Suzuki SDTV fuel injection system with dual injectors per cylinder and ram air intake with large volume airbox |
| Ignition | Digital engine management | Electronic |
| Lubrication | - | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| EV Specifics |
| Battery Capacity | 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Single disc dry clutch, hydraulically actuated | Wet, multiple discs, hydraulic operated |
| Final Drive | Shaft | Chain, RK GB50GSV Z4, 118 links |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.375 / 2nd 1.696 / 3rd 1.296 / 4th 0.065 / 5th 0.939 / 6th 0.848 | - |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Tubular steel spaceframe, load-bearing engine | Twin-spar cast aluminum alloy |
| Suspension - Front | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 41 mm, central spring strut | Inverted telescopic coil springs, spring preload, rebound and compression damping fully adjustable. |
| Suspension - Rear | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable | Link type, oil damped, coil springs, spring preload, rebound and compression damping fully adjustable. |
| Rake | - | 25.7° |
| Steering Head Angle | 62.9° | - |
| Trail | 119.1 mm / 4.7 in | 107 mm / 4.2 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 137 mm / 5.4 in |
| Electrical Systems |
| Alternator | Three-phase alternator 720 W | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 12.6 inches | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 320 mm | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 10.4 inches | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 265 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 320mm discs, ABS | 2 x 310 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 265mm disc, ABS | Single 260m disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Rims - Front | 3.50 x 17' | - |
| Rims - Rear | 5.50 x 17 | - |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70-ZR 17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Tyres - Rear | 180/55-ZR 17 | 200/50 ZR17 |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium wheels | - |
| Wheels - Front | - | 3.50 x 17 |
| Wheels - Rear | - | 6.00 x 17 |