BMW Motorrad F 800 GS vs Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the BMW Motorrad F 800 GS and the Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE 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 V-Strom 1050DE
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱939,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱26,490
How they differ
- The BMW Motorrad F 800 GS is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱895,000, which is ₱44,000 (5%) below the Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE at ₱939,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the F 800 GS is estimated at ₱25,248 a month against ₱26,490 for the V-Strom 1050DE, a difference of ₱1,242 a month.
- The V-Strom 1050DE makes more power (107.4 PS against 87 PS for the F 800 GS).
- The V-Strom 1050DE has more torque (100 Nm against 91 Nm for the F 800 GS).
- The V-Strom 1050DE has the larger engine (1,037 cc against 895 cc for the F 800 GS).
- The F 800 GS has the lower seat at 815 mm, 65 mm below the V-Strom 1050DE, which matters for shorter riders.
- The V-Strom 1050DE is the heavier bike (252 kg against 227 kg for the F 800 GS).
- The V-Strom 1050DE carries more fuel (20 L against 15 L for the F 800 GS).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | BMW Motorrad F 800 GSStyle Triple Black, ₱895,000 | Suzuki V-Strom 1050DEStandard, ₱939,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 90°V-twin |
| Displacement (differs) | 895 cc | 1037 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 87 PS | 107.4 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 6750 rpm | 8500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 91 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6,750 | 6000 |
| 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 | 2390 mm |
| Width (differs) | 910 mm | 960 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1225 mm | 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1556 mm | 1595 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 815 mm | 880 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 190 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 227 kg | 252 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 15 L | 20 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 | 90/90-21 M/C 54H, tube type |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 150/70 R17 | n/a |
| Wheels (differs) | Aluminium cast wheels | Wire-spoked, 21-inch front |
| Frame (differs) | Bridge-type frame, steel shell construction | n/a |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | BMW Motorrad ABS | ABS with rear-off mode |
| Traction control (differs) | n/a | Traction control with Gravel mode |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | 6.5-inch TFT display with Connectivity | n/a |
| 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.