| General |
| Year | 2009 | 2026 |
| Make Model | BMW K 1300 S | Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 820 mm/ 32.3 in - low seat 790 mm / 31.1 in | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1585 mm / 62.4 in | 1420mm / 55.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | - | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Height | 1221 mm / 48.0 in (excl. mirrors) | 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
| Length | 2182 mm / 85.9 in | 2075 mm / 81.7 in |
| Width | 905 mm / 35.6 in (incl. mirrors) | 705 mm / 27.8 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 228 | - |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 254 | 203 |
| Dry Weight | 228 kg / 503 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal | 16 Litres / 3.5 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 254 kg / 550 lbs | 203 kg / 447.5 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 276.6 km/h / 171.9 mph | - |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h) | 2.9 sec | - |
| Acceleration (100-140 km/h) | 3.2 sec | - |
| Acceleration (140-180 km/h) | 3.4 sec | - |
| Acceleration (60-100 km/h) | 3.3 sec | - |
| Acceleration (60-140 km/h) | 6.5 sec | - |
| Max Power | 127 kW / 173 hp @ 9250 rpm | 143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm |
| Max Torque | 140 Nm / 14.3 kgf-m / 103 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm | 110 Nm / 81.1 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm |
| Standing Start 0-140 km/h | 4.3 sec | - |
| Standing Start 0-200 km/h | 7.8 sec | - |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 11.0 sec | - |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 1298 cc / 79.2 cu in. | 998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC |
| Bore x Stroke | 80 x 64.3 mm / 3.15 x 2.53 in | 76.0 x 55.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 13.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Exhaust | - | Akrapovič |
| Exhaust management | Fully controlled three-way catalyst | - |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.7 Litres/100 km 17.5 km/l / 41.2 US mpg | - |
| Fuel Induction | Electronic fuel injection, Digital Motor Electronics with integrated knock control (BMS-K) | Fuel Injection |
| Ignition | Digital CDI | Electronic ignition Transistorized |
| Lubrication | Dry sump | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| EV Specifics |
| Battery Capacity | 12V / 14AH, maintenance free | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Multiple-plate clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated | Wet, multi-plate type, SCAS-equipped |
| Final Drive | Shaft | Chain, DID525HV3, 120 links |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.398 / 2nd 1.871 / 3rd 1.525 / 4th 1.296 / 5th 1.143 / 6th 1.015:1 | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed, constant mesh |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Bridge frame, aluminium, load-bearing engine | Aluminum |
| Suspension - Front | BMW Motorrad Duolever, central spring strut, Paralever; central spring strut with lever system | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Suspension - Rear | Cast aluminium single swing arm with BMW Motorrad, spring pre-tension with infinite hydraulic adjustment | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rake | - | 23.2° |
| Steering Head Angle | 60.4º | - |
| Trail | 104.4 mm / 4.1 in | 95 mm / 3.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 115 mm / 4.5 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 135 mm / 5.3 in | - |
| Electrical Systems |
| Alternator | Three-phase alternator, 580W | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | 2 x 320 mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc, Nissin, 1-piston |
| Rims - Front | 3.50 x 17 | - |
| Rims - Rear | 6.00 x 17 | - |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless |
| Tyres - Rear | 190/55 ZR17 | 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) tubeless |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium | - |