Comparison of BMW K 1200 RS 2004 and Suzuki Bandit 1250F ABS 2014 [S]ave
| Attribute |  BMW K 1200 RS 2004 × |  Suzuki Bandit 1250F ABS 2014 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2004 | 2014 |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | BMW K 1200 RS | Suzuki Bandit 1250F ABS |
| Category | Sport touring | Sport touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,171 | 1,255 |
| Power (kw) | 94.9 | 71.5 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.9 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 117 | 108 |
| Bore (mm) | 70.5 | 79 |
| Stroke (mm) | 75 | 64 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | - | Electronic ignition (transistorised) |
| Lubrication system | - | Wet sump |
| Compression | 11.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 35 mm, central strut. | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Die-cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc. ABS |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. ABS |
| Diameter (mm) | 285 | 240 |
| Frame type | Bridging frame consisting of die-cast aluminium, engine decoupled from vibration through bearings. | Double craddle |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 115 | 130 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 150 | 136 |
| Trail (mm) | 124 | 104 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 27.2 | 25.6 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
| Color options | - |
|
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,555 | 1,485 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 266 | 257 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3568 | 0.2782 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,200 | 1,245 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,250 | 2,130 |
| Overall width (mm) | 850 | 790 |
| Seat height (mm) | 770 | 805 |
| Alternate seat height | 800 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 4 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20.5 | 19 |
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