Suzuki GSX 250E (1980) vs Honda XBR 500 (1985-89) vs BMW R 1200GS (2004)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Suzuki | Honda | BMW |
| Model: | GSX 250E | XBR 500 | R 1200GS |
| Years: | 1980 | 1985-89 | 2004 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, RFVC, 4 valve | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 249 cc / 15.2 cu in | 499 cc / 30.4 cu-in | 1170 cc / 71.4 in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 60 х 44.2 mm | 92 x 75 mm | 101 x 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled | Air/oil cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x 30mm Mikuni BS30SS carburetors | 39mm CV Type | Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cut off, dual ignition |
| Ignition: | Electronic | CDI | BMS-K |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric and kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 21.6 kW / 29 hp @ 10000 rpm | 44 hp / 32.8 kW @ 7000rpm | 72 kW / 98 hp @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 21.6 Nm / 2.2 kgf-m / 15.9 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm | 42.7 Nm / 31.8 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 ft-lbs @ 5500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Roller chain | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | 35mm Telescopic forks | Telelever, stanchion ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable. |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm, dual dampers, 5-way spring preload | Hydraulic dampers | Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable. |
| Front Brakes: | Single 275mm disc | Single 276mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | 140 mm Drum | Single ∅265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.60-18 | 100/90-18 | 110/80 ZR19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.10-18 | 110/90-18 | 150/70 ZR17 |
| Dry Weight: | 154 kg / 340 lbs | 150 kg / 330.6 lbs | 199 kg / 439 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 12 Litres / 3.2 US gal / 2.6 Imp gal | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal |
| Top Speed: | 137 km/h / 85 mph | 173.8 km/h / 108 mph | 213 km/h / 132 mph |