BMW Motorrad S 1000 XR vs Suzuki GSX-R1000
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the BMW Motorrad S 1000 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 S 1000 XR
Triple Black variant
- SRP
- ₱1,575,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱44,431
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 ₱476,000 (30%) below the BMW Motorrad S 1000 XR at ₱1,575,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the GSX-R1000 is estimated at ₱31,003 a month against ₱44,431 for the S 1000 XR, a difference of ₱13,428 a month.
- The GSX-R1000 makes more power (197.1 PS against 170 PS for the S 1000 XR).
- The GSX-R1000 has more torque (117 Nm against 114 Nm for the S 1000 XR).
- The GSX-R1000 has the lower seat at 825 mm, 25 mm below the S 1000 XR, which matters for shorter riders.
- The S 1000 XR is the heavier bike (227 kg against 202 kg for the GSX-R1000).
- The S 1000 XR carries more fuel (20 L against 16 L for the GSX-R1000).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | BMW Motorrad S 1000 XRTriple Black, ₱1,575,000 | Suzuki GSX-R1000GSX-R1000, ₱1,099,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Oil/water-cooled, four-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine with four valves per cylinder | 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC |
| Displacement (differs) | 999 cc | 999.8 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 170 PS | 197.1 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 11,000 rpm | 13,200 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 114 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 9,250 | 10800 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire | Fuel injection |
| Cooling (differs) | Oil/water-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 16.1 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) | Chain 525 17/45 | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2156 mm | 2075 mm |
| Width (differs) | 850 mm | 705 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1460 mm | 1145 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1541 mm | 1420 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 850 mm | 825 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 130 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 227 kg | 202 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 20 L | 16 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA) | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Aluminium double-sided swing-arm, central shock absorber, electronic preload adjuster, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA) | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brake (differs) | Twin disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper | Twin disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, 2-piston floating caliper | Disc |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70ZR17 M/C 58W, tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 190/55 ZR17 | 190/55ZR17 M/C 75W, tubeless |
| Wheels (differs) | Aluminium cast wheels | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, co-supporting engine | n/a |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partial integral) | ABS with Motion Track Brake System |
| Traction control (differs) | BMW Motorrad DTC | Motion Track traction control |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | 6.5-inch TFT display with Connectivity | n/a |
| 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.