2016 BMW R 1200RT LC vs 2023 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2016 BMW R 1200RT LC 2016 BMW R 1200RT LC

Sport touring

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer with balancer shaft, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
274 kg / 604 lbs
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.
Year2016-
Colours-Metallic Reflective Blue
Make ModelBMW R 1200RT LC-
Warranty-12 months unlimited mileage
Dimensions
Width (in.)-32.5 inches
Ground Clearance (in.)-5.5 inches
Ground Clearance (mm)-140 mm
Height (in.)-47.8 inches
Height (mm)-1215 mm
Length (in.)-84.3 inches
Length (mm)-2140 mm
Seat Height (in.)-31.9 inches
Seat Height (mm)-810 mm
Storage-Saddle bags
Wheelbase (in.)-57.5 inches
Wheelbase (mm)-1460 mm
Width (mm)-825 mm
Seat Height805 mm / 31.5 in - 825 mm / 32.5 in Variable seat heights available between 760mm / 29.9 in and 850mm / 33.5 in810 mm / 31.9 in.
Wheelbase1485 mm / 58.5 in1460 mm / 57.5 in.
Height1416 mm / 55.7 in1215 mm / 47.8 in.
Length2222 mm / 87.5 in2140 mm / 84.3 in.
Width983 mm / 38.7 in825 mm / 32.5 in.
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (lbs.)-498.2 pounds
Wet Weight (kg)274 226.0 kg
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-3.49 US quarts
Oil Capacity (l)-3.30 litres
Fuel Capacity (l)-19.00 litres
Fuel Capacity (gal.)-5.02 US gallons
Fuel Capacity25 Litres / 6.6 US gal19.00 litres / 5.02 US gallons
Coolant Capacity-3.00 litres (0.79 US gallons)
Wet Weight274 kg / 604 lbs226.0 kg / 498.2 lbs
Performance
Max Power92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm-
Max Torque125 Nm / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm-
Engine
Displacement (cc)-999.8 cc
Bore x Stroke (mm)-73.4 x 59.0 mm
Fuel Control-Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Bore x Stroke (in,)-2.9 x 2.3 inches
Displacement (ci)-61.01 cubic inches
Engine Type-In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement1170 cc / 71.4 cu-in-
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer with balancer shaft, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderTitanium valves
Fuel System-Injection. Ride-by-Wire throttle bodies
Bore x Stroke101 x 73 mm-
Compression Ratio12.5:112.2:1
Cooling SystemAir/Liquid cooled-
EmissionsEuro 3-
Engine Lubrication-Wet sump
Exhaust-Stainless steel, 4-2-1
Exhaust managementFully-controlled three-way catalytic converter-
Fuel InductionElectronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system, 52mm throttle valve Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter-
Fuel Reserve4 Litres / 1 US gal-
IgnitionDigital engine management Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
LubricationWet sump-
Spark Plug-NGK CR9EIA-9 or DENSO IU27D
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System-4
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 16 Ah, maintenance-free-
Drivetrain
Chain Size-525
ClutchMulti-plate wet clutch, hydraulically operatedWet, multi-plate type. Suzuki Clutch Assist.
Final DriveShaftChain   (final drive)
Gear Ratios1st 2.438 / 2nd 1.714 / 3rd 1.296 / 4th 1.059 / 5th 0.943 / 6th 0.848:1-
Gearbox-6-speed
Number of Chain Links-116
Primary Drive-Constant mesh. Chain, RK525GSH, 525 x 116 links.
Primary Drive Ratios1.65-
Sprocket-17/45 (front/rear)
Transmission / Drive6 Speed, constant-mesh gearbox with helical cut gears -
Chassis
Trail (mm)-100 mm
Fork Tube Size (in.)-1.7 inches
Fork Tube Size (mm)-43 mm
Trail (in.)-3.9 inches
Frame TypeContinuous tubular steel bridge-type frameTwin-spar aluminum
Suspension - FrontBMW Telelever, 37 mm central spring strutInverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension - RearCast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW EVO Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) via handwheel, rebound damping adjustable via handwheelLink type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped
Rake-25.0°
Seat-Passenger seat can be replaced by a color-matched solo tail cowl.
Steering Head Angle63.6°-
Trail-100 mm / 3.9 in.
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in-
Wheel Travel - Rear136 mm / 5.4 in-
Electrical Systems
AlternatorThree-phase 540 W generator-
Instrumentation-TFT multifunction instrument panel
Lighting system-Dual LED headlight
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston callipersDouble disc. ABS. Brembo, 4-piston.
Brakes - RearSingle 276mm disc, 2 piston floating caliperSingle disc. ABS. Nissin, 1-piston.
ABSBMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral)-
Brake Fluid Type-DOT 4
Rims - Front3.50 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 - Rear180/55 ZR17-
Wheel Caster116 mm / 4.6 in-
WheelsCast aluminium wheels-