Suzuki SV 650S / ABS (2009-10) vs BMW R 1200RT LC (2018)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Suzuki | BMW |
| Model: | SV 650S / ABS | R 1200RT LC |
| Years: | 2009-10 | 2018 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 645 cc / 39.4 cu-in | 1170, 71.4 co in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 81 x 62.6 mm | 101 x 73 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.5:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Induction: | Fuel Injection | Throttle valve mm 52 Carburetion BMS-X Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter |
| Ignition: | Digital transistorised | Digital engine management |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 54.7 kW / 73.4 hp @ 8800 rpm | 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 64 Nm / 6.53 kg-m / 47.2 lb-ft @ 7200 rpm | 125 Nm / 12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Single disc dry clutch, hydraulically actuated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, #525 O-ring | Shaft |
| Frame: | Pressure cast aluminium alloy diamond truss | Tubular steel frame, engine load-bearing |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic 41 mm, coil spring, oil damped, fully adjustable preload | BMW Telelever |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | KYB single shock, adjustable spring preload | BMW EVO Paralever |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 134 mm / 5.2 in | 136 mm / 5.4 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 290 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers | 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston callipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 276mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Wheel: | 4.5 x 17 | 5.50 x 17 |
| Front Tyre: | 120/60 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/60 ZR17 | 180/60 ZR17 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2130 mm / 83.9 in Width 730 mm / 28.7 in Height 1175 mm / 46.3 in | Length 2222 mm / 87.5 in Width 983 mm / 38.7 in Height 1417 mm / 55.7 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1430 mm / 56.3 in | 1485 mm / 58.5 in |
| Seat Height: | 800 mm / 31.5 in | 805 mm / 31.5 in - 825 mm / 32.5 in (SA: 830mm / 850mm or 760mm / 780mm) |
| Dry Weight: | 169 kg / 372 lbs - ABS 171 kg / 376 lbs | 221 kg / 487 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 189 kg / 417 lbs - ABS 172 kg / 423 lbs | 274 kg / 604 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal | 25 Liters / US 6.6 gal |