Suzuki GSX-R1000R ECSTAR vs BMW S 1000 XR Sport (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Suzuki GSX-R1000R ECSTARstacks up against the BMW S 1000 XR Sport. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSuzuki GSX-R1000R ECSTARBMW S 1000 XR Sport
Model year20192018
Price
Engine999 cc999 cc
Horsepower185 hp165 hp
Torque117 Nm112 Nm
Weight178 kg
Seat height33 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Brembo 4-pistonDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Nissin-1 pistonSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17

Suzuki GSX-R1000R ECSTAR vs BMW S 1000 XR Sport — which should you buy?

Picking between the Suzuki GSX-R1000R ECSTAR and the BMW S 1000 XR Sport usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Suzuki GSX-R1000R ECSTAR brings 185 hp, while the BMW S 1000 XR Sport counters with 165 hp at 178 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: