BMW R 12G/S (2025) vs Suzuki RE5 Rotary (1974-76)
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| Make: | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model: | R 12G/S | RE5 Rotary |
| Years: | 2025 | 1974-76 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with four camshaft-operated valves and two overhead camshafts per cylinder. | Liquid/oil cooled, single rotary housing |
| Capacity: | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in | 498 cc / 30.4 cu in |
| Compression Ratio: | 12:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire | Mikuni 18-32 HHD carburetor |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric and kick |
| Max Power: | 81 kW / 109 hp @ 7000 rpm | 46 kW / 62 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 115 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 74.5 Nm / 7.6 kgf-m / 55 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6-Speed, claw-shifted transmission with separate transmission housing | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Universal shaft | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 45 mm USD telescopic forks, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable | Telescopic, oil-dampened forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Aluminum Paralever swinging arm, directly linked WAD spring strut, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable | Swing arm oil dampened, 5-way adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 310mm disc brake, with two axially bolted 2-piston floating calipers | 2 x Discs |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90/21 | 3.25-H19 4PR |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/70 - R17 (150/70 - R18 Enduro Package) | 4.00-H18 4PR |
| Dimensions: | Length 2200 mm / 86.6 in Width 830 mm / 32.7 in | Length: 2220 mm / 87.4 in Width: 870 mm / 34.3 in Height: 1170 mm / 46.1 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1580 mm / 62.2 in (1585 / 62.4 in Enduro Package) | 1500 mm / 59.1 in |
| Wet Weight: | 229 kg / 505 lbs | 252 kg / 556 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal | 16.8 Litres / 4.4 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal |