Comparison of BMW R 1200 S 2008 and Suzuki Bandit 1250 SA [S]ave
| Attribute |  BMW R 1200 S 2008 × |  Suzuki Bandit 1250 SA × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2008 | 2012 |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | BMW R 1200 S | Suzuki Bandit 1250 SA |
| Category | Sport | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition | Injection. Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve fuel injection system, 36mm throttle bodies |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,170 | 1,255 |
| Power (kw) | 88.1 | 70.5 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.3 | - |
| Cooling system | Oil & air | Oil & air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 112 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 101 | 79 |
| Stroke (mm) | 73 | 64 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 99.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | - | RK GB50GSVZ3, 118 links |
| Ignition | - | Transistorized |
| Clutch | Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated | Hydraulic clutch with coil springs |
| Lubrication system | - | Wet sump |
| Compression | 12.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | Catalyzer equipped high-volume muffler |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc. 4-piston. ABS |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. ABS |
| Diameter (mm) | 265 | 240 |
| Frame type | Three-section frame consisting of front, middle and rear sections, load bearing engine-gearbox unit | - |
| Front tyre | 120/70-17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-17 | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 110 | 120 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 120 | 137 |
| Trail (mm) | 87 | 107 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 24 | 25.7 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options | - |
|
| Instruments | - | Analog tachometer, LCD digital speedometer, LCD fuel gauge and clock, and LED indicator lamps. |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,487 | 1,485 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 213 | 254 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 190 | 243 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4637 | 0.2901 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,151 | 2,130 |
| Overall width (mm) | 870 | 790 |
| Seat height (mm) | 830 | 785 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | - | 135 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 2 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17 | 19 |
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