Comparing the BMW S 1000 RR and the Suzuki GSX‑8R side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. On the engine front, the BMW S 1000 RR comes with a 999 cc unit compared to the Suzuki GSX‑8R's 776 cc, producing 210 bhp @ 13750 rpm and 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16 kmpl for the BMW S 1000 RR versus 23 km/l for the Suzuki GSX‑8R. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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| Cooling System | Liquid cooling | Liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 999 cc | 776 cc |
| Engine Type | 4‑cylinder, four‑stroke engine with four valves per cylinder and DOHC architecture | 4-stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve |
| Power | 210 bhp @ 13750 rpm | 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 113 Nm @ 11000 rpm | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 16.5 L | 14L |
| Mileage | 16 kmpl | 23 km/l |
| Top Speed (km/h) | — | 230 |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 197 | 205 |
| Seat Height | 824 | 810 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Switchable ABS | Dual-channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Dual Disc, 320mm, 4-Piston Radial Caliper | Dual 310 mm discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers |
| Front Suspension | USD Telescopic Fork, 45mm, Adjustable Spring Preload, Rebound & Compression, 120mm Travel | Showa SFF-BP 43 mm upside-down fork |
| Rear Brake | Single Disc, 220mm, 1-Piston Floating Caliper | Single 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Aluminium Swingarm, Full Floater Pro, Adjustable Compression, Rebound & Spring Preload, 118mm Travel | Showa link-type mono-shock, preload adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 120/70 - ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Rear Tyre | 190/55 - ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Cast aluminium alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED (projector-style, vertically stacked) |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | M Lightweight Lithium-Ion, 12V / 5Ah | 12 V, 8 Ah (Maintenance-free) |
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| Cluster | Digital 6.5 inch TFT | 5-inch full-colour TFT display (Bluetooth-enabled, multiple ride modes, traction control, gear indicator) |
| Color Options | Blackstorm MetallicBluestone MetallicLight White / M Motorsport | Metallic Triton BlueMetallic Matt Sword SilverMetallic Matt Black No 2 |
| Connectivity Features | — | Bluetooth, ride modes, traction control, TFT display |
| Drive Modes | — | Active, Basic, Comfort |
| Final Drive Type | — | chain |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection | Electronic fuel injection (EFI) |
| On-Road Price (Subsidy Adjusted, ₹) | — | 1132094 |
| Price Variants | Standard | 2324936 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels Pro | 2599927 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels Pro M Sport | 2889862 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels | Standard | 988551 | Single variant (Dual-channel ABS, bi-directional quick-shifter, ride-modes) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6-speed, bi-directional quick-shifter, assist & slipper clutch |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | — | 2 |
