Motorcycle A
2025 BMW R 12 nineTBMW MotorcyclesNaked Motorcycles2025 BMW R 12 nineT vs 2014 Suzuki Gladius
The BMW R 12 nineT records higher power and larger displacement than the Suzuki Gladius. The Suzuki Gladius has the advantage in recorded weight where both recorded values are available.
Motorcycle B
2014 Suzuki GladiusSuzuki MotorcyclesNaked MotorcyclesRecorded specification differences
- Manufacturer: BMW R 12 nineT BMW, Suzuki Gladius Suzuki
- Model: BMW R 12 nineT BMW R 12 nineT, Suzuki Gladius Suzuki Gladius
- Year: BMW R 12 nineT 2025, Suzuki Gladius 2014
- Displacement: BMW R 12 nineT 1170, Suzuki Gladius 645
- Power: BMW R 12 nineT 109, Suzuki Gladius 72
- Weight: BMW R 12 nineT 220, Suzuki Gladius 202
- Seat height: BMW R 12 nineT 79.5, Suzuki Gladius 79
| Spec | BMW R 12 nineT | Suzuki Gladius |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2025 | 2014 |
| Category | Naked | Naked |
| Displacement | 1170 | 645 |
| Power | 109 | 72 |
| Torque | 115.3 | - |
| Weight | 220 | 202 |
Power
The BMW R 12 nineT records 109 hp, 37 hp (51.4%) more than the Suzuki Gladius at 72 hp.
Weight
The Suzuki Gladius records a lower wet weight of 202 kg, 18 kg less than the BMW R 12 nineT at 220 kg.
Displacement
The BMW R 12 nineT records 1170 cc, 525 cc (81.4%) more than the Suzuki Gladius at 645 cc.
Seat height
The BMW R 12 nineT has a higher recorded seat height (79.5) than the Suzuki Gladius (79), a difference of 0.5.
Power-to-weight
The BMW R 12 nineT has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.495 hp/kg, compared with 0.356 hp/kg for the Suzuki Gladius.
Frequently asked questions
Which motorcycle records more power, the BMW R 12 nineT or the Suzuki Gladius?
The BMW R 12 nineT records 109 hp, 37 hp (51.4%) more than the Suzuki Gladius at 72 hp.
Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the BMW R 12 nineT or the Suzuki Gladius?
The Suzuki Gladius records a lower wet weight of 202 kg, 18 kg less than the BMW R 12 nineT at 220 kg.
Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the BMW R 12 nineT or the Suzuki Gladius?
The BMW R 12 nineT records 1170 cc, 525 cc (81.4%) more than the Suzuki Gladius at 645 cc.
How do the recorded seat heights of the BMW R 12 nineT and the Suzuki Gladius compare?
The BMW R 12 nineT has a higher recorded seat height (79.5) than the Suzuki Gladius (79), a difference of 0.5.
Which motorcycle has the higher power-to-weight figure, the BMW R 12 nineT or the Suzuki Gladius?
The BMW R 12 nineT has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.495 hp/kg, compared with 0.356 hp/kg for the Suzuki Gladius.
VS
BMW R 12 nineT
2025•Naked
Displacement1170 cc
Power109 hp
Suzuki Gladius
2014•Naked
Displacement645 cc
Power72 hp
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