BMW Motorrad F 800 GS vs Suzuki GSX-S1000GX
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the BMW Motorrad F 800 GS and the Suzuki GSX-S1000GX as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. (BMW Motorrad Philippines) and Suzuki Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: BMW Motorrad Philippines (SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp.), via bmwmotorrad.com.ph.
BMW Motorrad F 800 GS
Style Triple Black variant
- SRP
- ₱895,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱25,248
Photo: Suzuki Philippines, via mc.suzuki.com.ph.
Suzuki GSX-S1000GX
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱969,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱27,336
How they differ
- The BMW Motorrad F 800 GS is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱895,000, which is ₱74,000 (8%) below the Suzuki GSX-S1000GX at ₱969,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the F 800 GS is estimated at ₱25,248 a month against ₱27,336 for the GSX-S1000GX, a difference of ₱2,088 a month.
- The GSX-S1000GX makes more power (152.3 PS against 87 PS for the F 800 GS).
- The GSX-S1000GX has more torque (106 Nm against 91 Nm for the F 800 GS).
- The GSX-S1000GX has the larger engine (999 cc against 895 cc for the F 800 GS).
- The F 800 GS has the lower seat at 815 mm, 30 mm below the GSX-S1000GX, which matters for shorter riders.
- The GSX-S1000GX is the heavier bike (232 kg against 227 kg for the F 800 GS).
- The GSX-S1000GX carries more fuel (19 L against 15 L for the F 800 GS).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | BMW Motorrad F 800 GSStyle Triple Black, ₱895,000 | Suzuki GSX-S1000GXStandard, ₱969,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Water-cooled, 2-cylinder, four-stroke engine with four cam-operated valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts and dry-sump lubrication | 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC |
| Displacement (differs) | 895 cc | 999 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 87 PS | 152.3 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 6750 rpm | 11,000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 91 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6,750 | 9250 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-X with throttle-by-wire | Fuel injection |
| Cooling (differs) | Water-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 23.3 km/L | n/a |
| Emission standard | Euro 5 | Euro 5 |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox integrated in the transmission housing | 6-speed constant mesh |
| Final drive (differs) | Endless X-ring chain, jerk damping in the rear hub | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2296 mm | 2150 mm |
| Width (differs) | 910 mm | 925 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1225 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1556 mm | 1470 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 815 mm | 845 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 155 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 227 kg | 232 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 15 L | 19 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Telescopic fork, diameter 41 mm | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Aluminum twin-sided swingarm, central spring strut, rebound damping adjustable | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brake (differs) | Twin disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 305 mm, 2-piston floating caliper | Twin disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, 1-piston floating caliper | Single disc |
| Front tyre (differs) | 110/80 R19 | 120/70ZR17 M/C 58W, tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 150/70 R17 | 180/55ZR17 M/C 73W, tubeless |
| Wheels (differs) | Aluminium cast wheels | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Bridge-type frame, steel shell construction | n/a |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | BMW Motorrad ABS | Lean-sensitive ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | n/a | Suzuki Traction Control System with lift limiter and roll torque control |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Smartphone connectivity |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 6.5-inch TFT display with Connectivity | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | Suzuki Advanced Electronic Suspension, Suzuki Road Adaptive Stabilization |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | n/a | 2 years from purchase by the first owner, unlimited mileage |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.