2010 BMW R 1200RT vs 2023 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2010 BMW R 1200RT 2010 BMW R 1200RT

Sport touring

Engine
Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke
Power
81kW / 110 hp @ 7500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h / 130.5 mph
Weight
571.0 pounds
2023 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT 2023 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT

Sport touring

Engine
Titanium valves
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
498.2 pounds
Full Specifications
General
Comments-3 ride modes. Traction control. Cruise control. Windscreen.
Year2010-
ColoursLight gray, gray, silver, polarMetallic Reflective Blue
Make ModelBMW R 1200RT-
Warranty-12 months unlimited mileage
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,485 mm1460 mm
Wheelbase (in.)58.5 inches57.5 inches
Seat Height (mm)820 mm810 mm
Seat Height (in.)32.3 inches31.9 inches
Length (mm)2,230 mm2140 mm
Length (in.)87.8 inches84.3 inches
Height (mm)1,430 mm1215 mm
Height (in.)56.3 inches47.8 inches
Width (mm)905 mm825 mm
Width (in.)35.6 inches32.5 inches
Storage-Saddle bags
Ground Clearance (mm)-140 mm
Ground Clearance (in.)-5.5 inches
Seat Height820 mm - 840 mm / 32.2 in - 33.0 in 780 mm - 800 mm / 30.7 - 31.4 in (special equipment low seat bench)810 mm / 31.9 in.
Wheelbase1485 mm / 58.4 in1460 mm / 57.5 in.
Ground Clearance155 mm / 6.1 in-
Height1,430 mm / 56.3 in.1215 mm / 47.8 in.
Length2230 mm / 79.9 in2140 mm / 84.3 in.
Width905 mm / 35.6 in (incl. mirrors) 980 mm / 38.5 in (incl. panniers)825 mm / 32.5 in.
Weights & Capacities
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-3.49 US quarts
Wet Weight (kg)259.0 kg226.0 kg
Dry Weight (lbs.)504.9 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)229-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)7.13 gallons5.02 US gallons
Fuel Capacity (l)27.00 litres19.00 litres
Oil Capacity (l)-3.30 litres
Wet Weight (lbs.)571.0 pounds498.2 pounds
Dry Weight229 kg / 485.0 lbs-
Fuel Capacity27 Liters / 7.1 US gal19.00 litres / 5.02 US gallons
Coolant Capacity-3.00 litres (0.79 US gallons)
Wet Weight259 kg / 570.9 lbs226.0 kg / 498.2 lbs
Performance
Top Speed210 km/h / 130.5 mph-
Acceleration (60-140 km/h)9.8 sec-
Max Power81kW / 110 hp @ 7500 rpm-
Max Torque115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 85 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm-
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.4743 HP/kg-
Standing Start 0-100 km3.7 sec-
Standing Start ¼ Mile12.2 sec-
Engine
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, two-strokeIn-line four, four-stroke
Displacement (ci)71.39 cubic inches61.01 cubic inches
Displacement (cc)1170.00 cc999.8 cc
CO283.5 CO-
Fuel ControlSOHCDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 gallons-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 2.9 inches2.9 x 2.3 inches
Bore x Stroke (mm)101.0 x 73.0 mm73.4 x 59.0 mm
Displacement1170 cc / 71.4 cu in-
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinderTitanium valves
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin-spark ignitionInjection. Ride-by-Wire throttle bodies
Bore x Stroke101 x 73 mm-
Compression Ratio12.0:112.2:1
Cooling SystemAir/Oil cooled-
Engine Lubrication-Wet sump
ExhaustClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3Stainless steel, 4-2-1
Fuel Consumption5.3 L/100 km / 19.0 km/l / 44.7 US mpg-
Fuel InductionBMW engine management, BMS-K-
Fuel Reserve4 Litres / 1.0 US gal-
IgnitionDigital engine managementElectronic ignition (Transistorized)
Spark Plug-NGK CR9EIA-9 or DENSO IU27D
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System44
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free-
Drivetrain
Chain Size-525
ClutchSingle dry plate clutch, hydraulicallyWet, multi-plate type. Suzuki Clutch Assist.
Final DriveSystem Enclosed driveshaft with two universal jointsChain   (final drive)
Final Drive Ratio2.62:1-
Gear Ratios1st 2.28 / 2nd 1.58 / 3rd 1.26 / 4th 1.03 / 5th 0.90 / 6th 0.81:1-
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
Number of Chain Links-116
Primary Drive-Constant mesh. Chain, RK525GSH, 525 x 116 links.
Sprocket-17/45 (front/rear)
Transmission / Drive6 Speed -
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)135 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.3 inches-
Fork Tube Size (in.)-1.7 inches
Trail (mm)116 mm100 mm
Trail (in.)4.6 inches3.9 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.7 inches-
Fork Tube Size (mm)-43 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)120 mm-
Frame TypeThree-section frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine-gearbox unitTwin-spar aluminum
Suspension - FrontBMW Motorrad Telelever, stanchion diameter 35mm, central spring strut, rebound damping electronically adjustable with standard ESAInverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension - RearDie-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad EVO-Paralever, spring preload hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of electronically adjustable ESA, rebound damping with standard ESALink type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped
Rake26.2°25.0°
Seat-Passenger seat can be replaced by a color-matched solo tail cowl.
Steering Head Angle63.8°-
Trail116 mm / 4.5 in100 mm / 3.9 in.
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in-
Wheel Travel - Rear135 mm / 5.3 in-
Electrical Systems
AlternatorThree-phase alternator 720 W-
Instrumentation-TFT multifunction instrument panel
Lighting system-Dual LED headlight
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 - Front2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston callipersDouble disc. ABS. Brembo, 4-piston.
Brakes - RearSingle 265mm disc, 2 piston caliperSingle disc. ABS. Nissin, 1-piston.
Brake Fluid Type-DOT 4
Rims - Front3.50 x 17-
Rims - Rear5.50 x 17-
Tyre Pressure - Front-36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa)
Tyre Pressure - Rear-42 PSI (2.9 Bar or 290 kPa)
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17120/70-ZR17
Tyres - Rear180/60 ZR17-
WheelsCast aluminium-