2008 BMW K 1200S vs 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 750

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2008 BMW K 1200S 2008 BMW K 1200S

Sport

Engine
In-line four
Power
124.5 kW / 167 hp @ 10250 rpm
Top Speed
286 km/h / 178 mph
Weight
500.4 pounds
2026 Suzuki GSX-R 750 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 750

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Power
110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm
Top Speed
270.7 km/h / 168 mph
Weight
190 kg / 418 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2007 - 082026
Make ModelBMW K 1200SSuzuki GSX-R 750
Dimensions
Length (in.)85.9 inches-
Length (mm)2,182 mm-
Seat Height (in.)32.3 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,571 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)61.9 inches-
Seat Height (mm)820 mm-
Seat Height820 mm / 32.3 in.810 mm / 31.8 in.
Wheelbase-1390 mm / 54.7 in.
Ground Clearance-130 mm / 5.1 in
Height-1125 mm / 44.6 in.
Length-2030 mm / 79.9 in.
Width-710 mm / 28.0 in.
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.02 gallons-
Dry Weight (lbs.)500.4 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)227156
Wet Weight (kg)-190
Fuel Capacity (l)19.00 litres-
Dry Weight248 kg / 547 lbs156 kg / 344 lbs
Fuel Capacity19 L / 5.0 US gal17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
Wet Weight-190 kg / 418 lbs
Performance
Top Speed286 km/h / 178 mph270.7 km/h / 168 mph
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)3.0 sec3.2 sec
Max Power124.5 kW / 167 hp @ 10250 rpm110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm
Max Torque129 Nm / 13.2 kgf-m / 95.4 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm86.3 Nm / 8.8 kgf-m / 64 ft-lb @ 11200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.7357 HP/kg-
Standing Start 0-150 km/h5.1 sec-
Standing Start 0-200 km/h8.4 sec-
Standing Start ¼ Mile11.7 sec / 209 km/h / 130 mph10.7 sec
Top Gear Acceleration-4.5 sec
Engine
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.1 x 2.3 inches-
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Displacement (cc)1157.00 cc-
Displacement (ci)70.60 cubic inches-
Engine TypeIn-line four-
Stroke4-
Bore x Stroke (mm)79.0 x 59.0 mm-
Displacement1157 cc / 70.6 cu in749 c / 45.7 cub. in.
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic fuel injection-
Bore x Stroke79 X 59 mm70 x 48.7 mm
Compression Ratio13.0:112.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid. High capacity large trapezoidal-shaped radiator which includes compact cooling fan assembly designed for improved air flow.
Engine Oil Specification-Synthetic,10W/40
Fuel Consumption6.7 L/100 km / 15 km/l / 35.3 US mpg5.5 l/100 km / 18.3 km/l / 43 US mpg / 51 Imp mpg
Fuel InductionInjectionNew 32 bit ECM features 1024 kilobytes of ROM for maximum engine performance working in conjunction with the new S-DMS engine management system
IgnitionElectronicDigital DC-CDI
Lubrication-Wet sump
Spark Plug-NGK, CR9E
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchHydraulic, wet, multi-discWet, multiple discs
Final DriveShaftChain, RK525ROZ5Y, 116 links
Gear Ratios-1st 2.79 / 2nd 2.05 / 3rd 1.71 / 4th 1.50 / 5th 1.35 / 6th 1.20:1
Gearbox6-speed-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed6 Speed, constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeBridging frame, die-cast aluminium, load bearing engineUltra-lightweight frame built entirely of aluminum alloy castings.
Suspension - FrontBMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strutShowa inverted 41 mm cartridge front forks fully adjustable for high and low speed compression, spring preload, and rebound damping
Suspension - RearBMW Paralever with progressive damping single shock absorber, remotely adjustable for preload and reboundShowa 41mm aluminum alloy rear shock with a 16mm rod diameter are fully adjustable for high and low speed compression, spring preload and rebound damping
Rake-23.8°
Trail-97 mm / 3.8 in.
Wheel Travel - Front115 mm / 4.5 in.120 mm / 4.7 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear135 mm / 5.3 in.130 mm / 5.1 in.
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 calipers2 x 310 mm Discs, radial-mount opposed-four-piston Brembo 4 piston monoblock calipers
Brakes - RearSingle ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliperSingle 220 mm disc, Nissin single piston caliper
Rims - Front-3.8 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.5 x 17
Tyres - Front120/70-17120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear190/50-17180/55 ZR17
Wheels-Aluminum, 3 spoke