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Measured figures
(Adv) ( wet )
Single sourceWeight
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | BMW R1250GS | Suzuki DR-Z400 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW[source] | Suzuki[source] |
| Production | 2019–2023[source] | — |
| Predecessor | BMW R1200GS[source] | DR350[source] |
| Successor | BMW R1300GS[source] | DR-Z4S[source] |
249 kg (549 lb) 268 kg (591 lb) (Adv) ( wet )[source]
(S version) ( wet )
Single source144 kg (317 lb) (S version) ( wet )[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Class |
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Adventure touring[source] |
Dual-sport[source] |
| Engine | 1,254 cc (76.5 cu in) liquid cooled boxer twin with variable valve timing (VVT)[source] | 398 cc (24.3 cu in) 4-stroke single[source] |
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| Bore / stroke | 102.5 mm × 76 mm (4.04 in × 2.99 in)[source] | 90.0 mm × 62.6 mm (3.54 in × 2.46 in)[source] |
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| Compression ratio | 12.5:1[source] | 11.3:1[source] |
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| Top speed | 130.8 mph (210.5 km/h)[source] | 94 mph (151 km/h)[source] |
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| Torque | 105.5 lb⋅ft (143.0 N⋅m) @ 6,250 rpm[source] | 39.2 N⋅m (28.9 lb⋅ft) @ 6,600 rpm[source] |
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| Transmission | 6-speed, shaft drive[source] | 5-speed manual , constant-mesh, chain-drive[source] |
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| Suspension | Front: BMW Telelever Rear: BMW Paralever Optional electronic adjustment[source] | — |
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| Brakes | Front: Twin floating 305 mm discs, 4-piston radial calipers Rear: Single 276 mm disc, double piston floating caliper ABS[source] | Disc[source] |
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| Tires | Front: 120/70 R 19 Rear: 170/60 R 17 (LC)Spoked or alloy, tubeless wheels[source] | — |
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| Wheelbase | 1,500 mm (59 in) 1,520 mm (60 in)[source] | — |
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| Dimensions | L : 2,207 mm (86.9 in) 2,270 mm (89 in) (Adv) W : 895 mm (35.2 in) 980 mm (39 in) (Adv) H : 1,450 mm (57 in)[source] | — |
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| Seat height | 850–870 mm (33–34 in)[source] | E/S: 935 mm (36.8 in) SM: 890 mm (35.0 in)[source] |
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| Fuel capacity | 20 L (4.4 imp gal; 5.3 US gal)[source] | 10 L (2.2 imp gal; 2.6 US gal)[source] |
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| Related | BMW R1250RT , BMW R1250R , BMW R1250RS[source] | Suzuki DR-Z125[source] |
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| Role | motorcycle[source]The exact equipment subject, not its carried payload or supported platform | — |
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| Country of origin | Germany[source]Inventory Origin column; table 8, row 15, cell 3; revision 1377558300; retrieved 2026-09-30 | Japan[source]Inventory Origin column; table 4, row 15, cell 2; revision 1374923116; retrieved 2026-09-30 |
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| Frame type | — | Diamond Block[source] |
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| Fuel consumption | — | 44.4 mpg ‑US (5.30 L/100 km; 53.3 mpg ‑imp )[source] |
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