BMW Motorrad F 900 XR vs Suzuki GSX-R1000
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the BMW Motorrad F 900 XR and the Suzuki GSX-R1000 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 900 XR
F 900 XR (2026) variant
- SRP
- ₱1,105,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱31,173
Photo: Suzuki Philippines, via mc.suzuki.com.ph.
Suzuki GSX-R1000
GSX-R1000 variant
- SRP
- ₱1,099,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱31,003
How they differ
- The Suzuki GSX-R1000 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱1,099,000, which is ₱6,000 (1%) below the BMW Motorrad F 900 XR at ₱1,105,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the GSX-R1000 is estimated at ₱31,003 a month against ₱31,173 for the F 900 XR, a difference of ₱170 a month.
- The GSX-R1000 makes more power (197.1 PS against 104.7 PS for the F 900 XR).
- The GSX-R1000 has more torque (117 Nm against 93 Nm for the F 900 XR).
- The GSX-R1000 has the larger engine (1,000 cc against 895 cc for the F 900 XR).
- The F 900 XR is the heavier bike (216 kg against 202 kg for the GSX-R1000).
- The GSX-R1000 carries more fuel (16 L against 15.5 L for the F 900 XR).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | BMW Motorrad F 900 XRF 900 XR (2026), ₱1,105,000 | Suzuki GSX-R1000GSX-R1000, ₱1,099,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 999.8 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 104.7 PS | 197.1 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 8500 rpm | 13,200 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 93 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6,750 | 10800 |
| 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) | 23.8 km/L | n/a |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro 5+ | Euro 4 |
| 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) | 2160 mm | 2075 mm |
| Width (differs) | 920 mm | 705 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1416 mm | 1145 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1523 mm | 1420 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 820 mm | 825 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 130 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 216 kg | 202 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 15.5 L | 16 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 43 mm | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Aluminium twin-sided swingarm, central shock absorber, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brake (differs) | Twin disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston radial brake caliper | Twin disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, 1-piston floating caliper | Disc |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70 ZR 17 | 120/70ZR17 M/C 58W, tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 180/55 ZR 17 | 190/55ZR17 M/C 75W, tubeless |
| Wheels (differs) | Aluminium cast wheels | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Bridge-type frame, steel shell construction | n/a |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | BMW Motorrad ABS Pro | ABS with Motion Track Brake System |
| Traction control (differs) | n/a | Motion Track traction control |
| Features | ||
| Other features (differs) | n/a | Bi-directional quick shifter, Suzuki Drive Mode Selector |
| 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.