2012 Suzuki GSX 1250 FA vs 2025 BMW M 1000R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2012 Suzuki GSX 1250 FA 2012 Suzuki GSX 1250 FA

Sport

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
70.5 kW / 96.5 hp @ 7500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
566.6 pounds
2025 BMW M 1000R 2025 BMW M 1000R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, valve actuation via single-cam followers
Power
154 kW / 210 hp @ 13750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
199 kg / 438.7 lbs
Full Specifications
General
CommentsItalian brand.-
Year20122025
ColoursBlack-
Make ModelSuzuki GSX 1250 FA BMW M 1000R
Warranty12 Month Limited Warranty-
Dimensions
Wheelbase (in.)58.5 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,485 mm-
Width (in.)31.1 inches-
Width (mm)790 mm-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)32.5 inches-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)825 mm-
Seat Height (in.)31.7 inches-
Length (mm)2,130 mm-
Length (in.)83.9 inches-
Ground Clearance (in.)5.3 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)135 mm-
Seat Height (mm)805 mm-
Seat Height805 mm - 825 mm / 31.7 in -32.5 in830 mm / 32.7 in
Wheelbase1485 mm / 58.5 in1455 mm / 57.3 in
Ground Clearance135 mm / 5.3 in-
Height1225 mm / 48.2 in1176 mm / 46.3 in
Length2130 mm / 83.9 in2085 mm / 82.1 in
Width790 mm / 31.1 in996 mm / 39.2 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)257.0 kg199
Wet Weight (lbs.)566.6 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)198-
Fuel Capacity (l)18.50 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.89 gallons-
Dry Weight (lbs.)436.5 pounds-
Dry Weight232 kg / 511.4 lbs-
Fuel Capacity18.5 Litres / 4.9 US gal / Imp gal16.5 Litres / 4.35 US gal
Wet Weight257 kg / 567 lbs199 kg / 438.7 lbs
Performance
Max Power70.5 kW / 96.5 hp @ 7500 rpm154 kW / 210 hp @ 13750 rpm
Max Torque108 Nm / 11.0 kg-fm / 79.7 ft.lb @ 3500 rpm113 Nm / 83.3 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.5909 HP/kg-
Engine
Displacement (cc)1250.00 cc-
Bore x Stroke (mm)79.0 x 64.0 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.1 x 2.5 inches-
Displacement (ci)76.28 cubic inches-
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.19 gallons-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.50 litres-
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke-
Displacement1254.8 cc / 76.5 cu-in999 cc / 60.9 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, valve actuation via single-cam followers
Fuel SystemInjection-
Bore x Stroke79 x 64 mm80 x 49.7 mm
Compression Ratio10.5:113.3:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsEuro 3.Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-5
Engine LubricationWet sump-
Engine Management-BMS-0 | Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system, variable intake, and knock sensor, 48mm throttle body
Engine Oil SpecificationSynthetic, 10-40-
Exhaust3-way catalytic converter with oxygen sensor.-
Fuel InductionFuel Injection-
IgnitionDigital transistorized -
LubricationWet sumpWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multiple discsMulti-plate anti-hopping oil bath clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveChainChain 525 17/47
Gear Ratios-1st 2.647 2nd 2.091 3rd 1.727 4th 1.500 5th 1.360 6th 1.261
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveRK GB50GSVZ3, 118 links-
Primary Drive Ratios-1.652
Secondary Drive Ratio- 2.765
Transmission / Drive6 Speed Constant-mesh 6-speed
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)5.1 inches-
Trail (mm)104 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.9 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)150 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)130 mm-
Trail (in.)4.1 inches-
Frame TypeSteel, double cradle frameAluminium composite bridge frame, engine self-supporting
Suspension - FrontTelescopic, oil damped, preload adjustableUpside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, electronic self-adjusting DDC Dynamic Damping Control, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable
Suspension - RearLink-type suspension, 7-way adjustable preload, 4-way adjustable reboundAluminum twin-sided swingarm, DDC Dynamic Damping Control (central shock absorber), adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression stages electronically adjustable
Rake25°-
Steering Head Angle-65.8°
Trail104 mm / 4.09 in99.6 mm / 3.92 in
Wheel Travel - Front130 mm / 5.1 in120 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear136 mm / 5.3 in117 mm / 4.6 in
Electronics
Traction control-BMW Motorrad DTC
Electrical Systems
InstrumentationElectronic/analogical rev counter and speedometer with multifunctional LCD display-
Lighting systemVertically stacked headlights-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)240 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)9.4 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)310 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.2 inches-
Brakes - Front2 x 310mm Discs, 6 piston calipersM 2x 320mm discs, radial four-piston fixed callipers
Brakes - RearSingle 240mm discM Single 220 mm disk, single-piston floating caliper
ABS-BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (part-integral)
RimsExcel spoke rims with aluminium channel-
Rims - Front-3.50 x 17
Rims - Rear-6.00 x 17
Tyres - Front120/70-ZR17120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17200/55 ZR17
Wheels-Standard: aluminium forged wheels M Carbon wheels in conjunction with M Competition Package