NEW Suzuki GSX-S1000GX vs BMW S 1000 XR - comparison

[@rafaelmunoz974]

I prettty much agree with all that you said having owned both bikes. Very accurate review in my opinion. My summary would be that as a daily bike the GX is more engaging and enjoyable at any time. The XR is better finished and gives you that premium satisfaction with a bit more raw character of the engine.

[@isaalghazi9131]

Suzuki's last literally forever. BMW's always seem to have some kind of expensive foible that fails when out of Warranty....usually in the engine or shocks. No thanks BMW, I'll take the Suzuki.

[@komanguy]

I love the squared style of the GX!

[@georgef1020]

Came here to read the comments of BMW fanboys getting butthurt because someone doesnt share their opinion

[@hulkhulk5141]

😮

[@Bryan-lg3fn]

Im looking forward to the new Triumph 800 sport adventure cruiser !!

[@sergej132]

Make comparisons with smaller dual and adventure bikes. I like your comparison with motorbikes

[@peterwilliams1004]

Can we get back to the shell suit colour schemes of the '80s and '90s instead of these fucking greys!

[@TonyChettleburgh]

They look like they have run out of paint and just left it in primer.

[@pietrovardi9583]

It's so much fun to watch your content! It's also fun to see people trying to contradict others' opinions on subjective matters. Just like kids in the garten.

[@valebliz]

I have the a black GX with the sport package including panniers, exhaust, heated grips etc and it’s a very well made motorcycle. Coming from a KTM the reliability is a better trait than any possible bs function on a euro bike.

[@johnnyblue4799]

You said nothing about reliability, which is probably because you have no data, but I'd favor Suzuki here. I've heard of quirks with the BMW electronics in the past.

[@NinjaTTT]

No problem, there's a global phone number under the seat just in case something happens anywhere in the world😎

[@asturiancetorix2552]

Nice comparison. Here in Spain the GX costs 18.799 eur, with side panniers, but without any extra, as the heated grips and central stand are... yes, an option. Those basic things are extra equipment in a 18K+ bike... C´mon, Suzuki guys, let´s bullshit. On the other hand, it offers 8 years of warranty (you have to read the fine printing tho) and road assistance. IMO it´s ugly no matter from what angle yo look it, even in person I didn´t like it. The BMW looks better overall, have more equipment (even superflous equipment), but the reliability of the machine... well, I don´t know. I like the bike but not enough to take the risk.. So I bought the Tracer 9 GT+ 🤣

[@zyghom]

same ;-)

[@paddleout]

How about the fun factor of Tracer?

[@zyghom]

@@paddleout I like it

[@daveyboy0774]

Tracer 9 is very ugly 🤮 and the 2025 is even worse

[@zyghom]

@@daveyboy0774 did you check the mirror? ;-)

[@benkelly2190]

The XR 2024 is different, better longer travel suspension, less vibey, improved seat.Small changes. Big improvement. I’ve had mine for 7 months 8000 miles, no issues. Had the 1st gen 35000 miles no issues! What I don’t get ,is all this rubbish about BMW reliability! It’s pure nonsense! I’ve owned 12 BMW,s over the years and no issues!

[@cheetor18]

Nobody complains about bmw reliability, but rigid and expensive maintenance

[@pgVeritas]

Yes, the 2024 XR has had a significant re-work and I'm disappointed in Witold who is normally authoritative.

[@ioandragulescu6063]

reliability of a brand or product is not relevant based on one or two people's experiences but on surveys covering tens or hundreds of thousand of users. And in those, Japanese brands always come on top, at least according to people mentioning said surveys, since they are usually behind pay walls which I am not willing to pay :) And as far as I've seen from videos, somehow, people tend to be more forgiving with issues from BWM or KTM ... oh it's just a fork leak, or shock issue, or just a software glitch and so on, all fixed under warranty in varying amounts of time.

[@kwakithailand]

There are reliable KTM on the roads, too. Wouldn't touch both brands after doing some research.

[@kwakithailand]

​@@ioandragulescu6063Germany's ADAC releases "Pannenstatistiks" every year. Most probably because of these reports BMW sends out its own technicians for rescuing stranded Beemer riders 😂

[@TheZanshen]

Japanese reliability wins it in my opinion.

[@janw4725]

Youre jealous because you cant afford one.

[@TheZanshen]

@@janw4725I don’t think so mate and what an immature reply.

[@kwakithailand]

Not only in your opinion, mate 😁

[@valebliz]

@@janw4725we found the 12 yrs old.

[@Carlo.pilot.]

Jeździłem ostatnio GSXem. Dla mnie plastikowy i niedopracowany, a chwilami tandetny. Lusterka w bardzo dziwnym, niewygodnym miejscu. Mocy mu nie brak w górnym zakresie, dół słaby jak w XR, za to elastyczny jak mówiłeś, ale tu bez niespodzianek. Ma również za wysoko ustawiony środek cieżkości. BMW lepiej mi sie manewruje parkingowo. Heble - tylko BMW! Trochę brakuje GXowi do XRa i Multistrady ale CCC :) pozdro

[@QuickShiftMoto1]

Said before. Using the 2022 SXR is a major flaw in this comparison. I trade a 2022 for a new 2024 and there are MANY improvements. In chassis and engine. For example compliance of the suspension are better and the new quickshifter is light years ahead of the one inches older SXR up to the 2023 model. Not a good comparison here V-Told!

[@BIGGGESTAL]

Anybody who says an XR doesn't vibrate hasn't ridden a Multistrada V4

[@europexiii3915]

In Romania, the Suzuki Gsx-s1000 GX is 15,500 euros while de BMW1000XR is 20,000 euros. So they are not priced close at all, maybe the government in some countries have bad deals on imports, not the fault of brands.

[@zyghom]

all good except that you missed one category: amount of killed flies on the screen. why?

[@alicefrozenberrypink6040]

please compare the suzuki gsx-s1000gx with the kawasaki versys 1000

[@christophereaves7108]

Personally I think you are incorrect with the price points. Bmw in motorcycle and car form are notorious for needing added extras. I nearly purchased a 2022 bmw or however once I speccd it to the same level as a tracer 9gt it was 5k more..

[@tonyharding5336]

Does the Suzuki engine have any major failures like the BMW does ?

[@valebliz]

Nope, it’s not a new engine, it’s ultra reliable and in this form factor it makes roughly 30hp less then on the old gsx-r where it was reliable too.

[@sandwaves5642]

Ye - why not 🤔🤔 - once in a while, a violent conflict with police, husband of a lover, wild dogs...... can take place, and a fast bike, like one of these, is very nice to have - assuming the incident does not take place in a cold country, during winter, and the ability to, suitably, use the bike is present......

[@stefanterzich3243]

Japan will always be Japan. Thwir culture is making quality while germany is making profits. Just the fact the BMW is switching some of their bikes engines to be made in Loncun China shows that their intention is money saving. And that will continue on all bikes even the more expensive ones. I agree suzuki front loghts are so so but when I look at the tetris loght bmw made for the new GS 🤮. I would go Japan for quality. There is a study on that as to percentage of vigger breakdowns on all brands in furst 4 years of ownership and Japan takes top 3 positions for being most reliable and then come Germans with a huuuge difference.

[@longy277]

the superduke Gt will wipe the floor with these bikes

[@NakaNakaDerkaDerka]

The you ride past a shop window and see the bikes reflection… 🤮

[@longy277]

@@NakaNakaDerkaDerka haha the suzuki is not any better

[@valebliz]

The superduke GT will be at the shop getting fixed under warranty then put on sale at a terrible loss lol

[@plipiec]

I have ridden both of these motorbikes and.... they are completely incomparable motorbikes. Already, engine-wise, the BMW leaves the Suzuki far behind and it's not just a question of power, but of characteristics, the way power and torque are delivered. The position, especially for taller riders is significantly different. In the field of electronics, BMW (and many other brands) leaves Suzuki far behind. As for the details - the S model is definitely not the fastest in the segment. Though the M version will definitely be faster. At the end of the day, you may get the impression from this comparison that the GX is comparable to the S1000XR, or even better in some parameters. It isn't. You only need to get on each of these motorbikes for half an hour to get rid of this illusion. Contrary to what you might think, they are very different motorbikes, for completely different riders.

[@MaherIbrahim]

Thank you! I have been looking into the GX because its discounted at the dealer here so after reading your comment not sure if I would go for it now.

[@alexandrosr5179]

whats the price difference?

[@plipiec]

@@alexandrosr5179 depends on local dealership pricing I guess 🤷🏼‍♂

[@MaherIbrahim]

@@alexandrosr5179I think it’s a big price difference honestly. The sale price is about $15k for the GX vs the XR can be up to $23k at dealers price so that’s a big difference in price.

[@rafaelmunoz974]

I have both bikes, 22 XR model and a brand new GX. They fight in the same segment. However, I see the bmw more as a crossover and the Suzuki as a pure sport touring. I don´t agree with you at all. Both are excellent bikes and have their highlights. GX, is better in some apects, and BMW feels superior in quality perception. Don´t think Suzuki is far behind engine-wise.

[@dobrindobrev1348]

When I look Suzuki for the first time I was disappointed. This bike looks like a made in China. Comparison with the XR, are you seriously.

[@lelouchabrilvelda1794]

Hahaha but in reality the BMW is the real MADE IN CHINA Just like KTM😂

[@AngelSapundzhiev]

@@lelouchabrilvelda1794not the XR

[@dobrindobrev1348]

With the exception of the G310 series (which is produced at TVS' plant in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India) and the C400 series (which is produced at Loncin's plant in Chongqing, China), all BMW Motorrad's motorcycle production takes place at its plant in Berlin, Germany.

[@ioandragulescu6063]

@@dobrindobrev1348 you forgot the BMW F 800 and F 900 engines, made by also Loncin

[@kwakithailand]

​@@dobrindobrev1348you mean "Chinese/Indian parts assembled in Berlin"...