1st World Dilemma. Which Bike?

[Al Gorithum]

My daily GSX-S1000 was stolen before Christmas so thinking about a new bike for when the sun comes out. Absolutely loved the Suzuki, and there are decent deals on new ones. But for the same money I can get a very low mileage 3 year old BMW S1000R.

Anyone here with experience of both and willing to share an opinion?

[cirian75]

No experience, but what will your wrists and back say long term?

[Al Gorithum]

cirian75 said:

No experience, but what will your wrists and back say long term?

Been riding Hayabusa's since 1999, so my wrists and back gratefully received the GSX-S1000 as it's much more comfortable!

[podman]

Ive ridden my friends 2020 GSX and owned 2’x S1000Rs(gen 2), now on a M1000R

The BMW is a taughter, better handling and braking bike, less pillion friendly, should that be important, and a bit more focused…

The GSX is arguably a better road bike day to day…interestingly, my friend pays more for Suzuki main dealer servicing than I do with BMW.

Lastly, while I have loved all my BMWs,’all have needed warranty work, so buy one approved used from BMW , complete with a 2 year warranty. BMW will be happy to let you test ride one.

[Al Gorithum]

podman said:

Ive ridden my friends 2020 GSX and owned 2 x S1000Rs(gen 2), now on a M1000R

The BMW is a taughter, better handling and braking bike, less pillion friendly, should that be important, and a bit more focused

The GSX is arguably a better road bike day to day interestingly, my friend pays more for Suzuki main dealer servicing than I do with BMW.

Lastly, while I have loved all my BMWs, all have needed warranty work, so buy one approved used from BMW , complete with a 2 year warranty. BMW will be happy to let you test ride one.

That's exactly the sort of info I was looking for! Really appreciate it - thank you!