BMW S 1000 XR Sport vs Suzuki GSX-R1000 L7 (2018)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BMW S 1000 XR Sportstacks up against the Suzuki GSX-R1000 L7. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | BMW S 1000 XR Sport | Suzuki GSX-R1000 L7 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2018 | 2016 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 999 cc | 999 cc |
| Horsepower | 165 hp | 185 hp |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Weight | 178 kg | — |
| Seat height | 33 mm | 32 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 5.3 L | 5.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. | Double disc. Brembo, Monoblock Radial Mount Calipers |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. | Single disc. Bremo, Monoblock Radial Mount Calipers |
| Tires | 120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17 |
BMW S 1000 XR Sport vs Suzuki GSX-R1000 L7 — which should you buy?
Picking between the BMW S 1000 XR Sport and the Suzuki GSX-R1000 L7 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BMW S 1000 XR Sport brings 165 hp in a 178 kg package, while the Suzuki GSX-R1000 L7 counters with 185 hp.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: