BMW F 900 R vs SUZUKI Burgman Street 125EX
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- BMW F 900 R 81.5 cm Tallest seat here
- SUZUKI Burgman Street 125EX 78 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3.5 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 8.5 hp (SUZUKI Burgman Street 125EX) up to 105 hp (BMW F 900 R).
- Torque spans 9 Nm (SUZUKI Burgman Street 125EX) up to 92 Nm (BMW F 900 R).
- Weight spans 112 kg (SUZUKI Burgman Street 125EX) to 219 kg (BMW F 900 R).
- Displacement spans 125 cc (SUZUKI Burgman Street 125EX) to 900 cc (BMW F 900 R).
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| Specification | BMW F 900 R | SUZUKI Burgman Street 125EX |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | SUZUKI |
| Model | BMW F 900 R | SUZUKI Burgman Street 125EX |
| Engine size | 900cc | 125cc |
| Power | 105hp | 8.5hp |
| Torque | 92nm. | 9nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Single cylinder, 2 valves |
| Weight | 219kg | 112kg |
| Front brake | Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, Ø 320 mm, 4-piston radial brake calipers | Front Disc |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, Ø 265 mm, single-piston floating caliper | Rear Drum |
| Seat height (cm) | 81.5cm | 78cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR 17 | 90/90-12 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 ZR 17 | 100/80-12 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Air cooled |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm | Telescopic, coil spring, oil-filtered |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable | Swingarm type, coil spring, oil-filtered |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Scooter |
| Top speed | 230km/h | 90km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13 L – 4.7 L/100km | 5.5 L – 2.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $10495 | $2100 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View SUZUKI price list |
| Extra features | -coloured TFT display with BMW Motorrad Connectivity, LED headlight (low / high beam) -LED indicators, ASC, riding modes Rain/Road, adjustable hand brake and clutch levers, 12V socket |
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2023 BMW F 900 R vs 2023 SUZUKI Burgman Street 125EX: listed specifications
The 2023 BMW F 900 R and 2023 SUZUKI Burgman Street 125EX differ on the listed specifications: the F 900 R has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the Burgman Street 125EX has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
F 900 R has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (900 cc vs 125 cc).
Peak power
F 900 R has a clear listed power advantage (105 hp vs 8.5 hp).
Torque
F 900 R has a clear listed torque advantage (92 Nm vs 9 Nm).
Listed top speed
F 900 R has a clear listed top-speed advantage (230 km/h vs 90 km/h).
Cooling
F 900 R is listed as liquid-cooled, and Burgman Street 125EX is listed as air-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Burgman Street 125EX is notably lighter on the listed weight (112 kg vs 219 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: F 900 R is listed higher (81.5 cm) than Burgman Street 125EX (78 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW F 900 R vs SUZUKI Burgman Street 125EX?
BMW F 900 R is listed at 230 km/h (143 mph) vs 90 km/h (56 mph) for SUZUKI Burgman Street 125EX.
Which has more horsepower, BMW F 900 R or SUZUKI Burgman Street 125EX?
BMW F 900 R has 105 hp compared with 9 hp on the SUZUKI Burgman Street 125EX.
Which is lighter, BMW F 900 R or SUZUKI Burgman Street 125EX?
SUZUKI Burgman Street 125EX is lighter at 112 kg vs 219 kg for BMW F 900 R.
Which is better, BMW F 900 R or SUZUKI Burgman Street 125EX?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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