2009 BMW K 1300GT vs 2023 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2009 BMW K 1300GT 2009 BMW K 1300GT

Sport touring

Engine
In-line four
Power
127 kW / 173 hp @ 9250 rpm
Top Speed
252.2 km/h / 156.7 mph
Weight
634.9 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.
Year2009-
ColoursBeige, blue, redMetallic Reflective Blue
Make ModelBMW K 1300GT-
Warranty-12 months unlimited mileage
Dimensions
Ground Clearance (mm)-140 mm
Ground Clearance (in.)-5.5 inches
Height (in.)56.6 inches47.8 inches
Height (mm)1,438 mm1215 mm
Length (mm)2,318 mm2140 mm
Length (in.)91.3 inches84.3 inches
Seat Height (mm)800 mm810 mm
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)33.1 inches-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)840 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)61.9 inches57.5 inches
Wheelbase (mm)1,572 mm1460 mm
Width (in.)38.0 inches32.5 inches
Width (mm)965 mm825 mm
Seat Height (in.)31.5 inches31.9 inches
Storage-Saddle bags
Seat Height820 - 840 mm / 32.3 - 33.1 in (low seat 800- 820 mm / 31.5 - 32.3 in)810 mm / 31.9 in.
Wheelbase1,572 mm / 61.9 in.1460 mm / 57.5 in.
Height1,438 mm / 56.6 in.1215 mm / 47.8 in.
Length2,318 mm / 91.3 in.2140 mm / 84.3 in.
Width965 mm / 38.0 in.825 mm / 32.5 in.
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (l)24.00 litres19.00 litres
Wet Weight (kg)288.0 kg226.0 kg
Wet Weight (lbs.)634.9 pounds498.2 pounds
Dry Weight (lbs.)562.2 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)255-
Oil Capacity (l)-3.30 litres
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-3.49 US quarts
Fuel Capacity (gal.)6.34 gallons5.02 US gallons
Dry Weight255 kg / 562.2 lbs-
Fuel Capacity19 L / 5.0 US gal19.00 litres / 5.02 US gallons
Coolant Capacity-3.00 litres (0.79 US gallons)
Wet Weight255 kg / 562 lbs226.0 kg / 498.2 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)124.3 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)200.0 km/h-
Top Speed252.2 km/h / 156.7 mph-
Max Power127 kW / 173 hp @ 9250 rpm-
Max Torque140 Nm / 14.3 kgf-m / 103 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm-
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.6275 HP/kg-
Standing Start ¼ Mile11.4 sec-
Engine
Stroke4-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 gallons-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.1 x 2.5 inches2.9 x 2.3 inches
Bore x Stroke (mm)80.0 x 64.3 mm73.4 x 59.0 mm
Displacement (cc)1293.00 cc999.8 cc
Displacement (ci)78.90 cubic inches61.01 cubic inches
Engine TypeIn-line fourIn-line four, four-stroke
Fuel ControlDOHCDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Displacement1298 cc / 79.2 cu in.-
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderTitanium valves
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management including knock sensor (BMS-K)Injection. Ride-by-Wire throttle bodies
Bore x Stroke80 x 64.3 mm / 3.15 x 2.53"-
Compression Ratio13.0:112.2:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled-
Engine Lubrication-Wet sump
ExhaustClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3Stainless steel, 4-2-1
Exhaust managementFully controlled three-way catalyst-
Fuel Consumption6.2 L/100 km 16.1 km/l / 37.9 US mpg-
Fuel InductionElectronic fuel injection, Digital Motor Electronics with integrated knock control (BMS-K)-
Fuel Reserve4.00 litres / 1.06 gallons-
Ignition-Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Spark Plug-NGK CR9EIA-9 or DENSO IU27D
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System44
Drivetrain
Chain Size-525
ClutchMultiple-plate clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operatedWet, multi-plate type. Suzuki Clutch Assist.
Final DriveShaftChain   (final drive)
Gear Ratios1st 2.398 / 2nd 1.871 / 3rd 1.525 / 4th 1.296 / 5th 1.143 / 6th 1.015:1-
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
Fork Tube Size (in.)-1.7 inches
Fork Tube Size (mm)-43 mm
Trail (in.)4.4 inches3.9 inches
Trail (mm)112 mm100 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)115 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.3 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)135 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.5 inches-
Frame TypeBridge frame, aluminium, load-bearing engineTwin-spar aluminum
Suspension - FrontBMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut, Paralever; central spring strut with lever systemInverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension - RearCast aluminium single swing arm with BMW Motorrad, spring pre-tension with infinite hydraulic adjustmentLink type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped
Rake29.4°25.0°
Seat-Passenger seat can be replaced by a color-matched solo tail cowl.
Trail112 mm / 4.4 in.100 mm / 3.9 in.
Wheel Travel - Front115 mm / 4.5 in.-
Wheel Travel - Rear135 mm / 5.3 in-
Electrical Systems
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.)11.6 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)294 mm-
Brakes - Front2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipersDouble disc. ABS. Brembo, 4-piston.
Brakes - RearSingle ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliperSingle disc. ABS. Nissin, 1-piston.
Brake Fluid Type-DOT 4
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 - Rear180/55 ZR17-