Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009 vs. Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Overview - Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009 vs Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Technical Specifications Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009 compared to Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Bore	Bore	79 mm	Bore	84 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71.4 mm	Stroke	70 mm
Engine power	Engine power	132 HP	Engine power	83 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	105 Nm	Torque	78 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,550 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	3	Cylinders	2
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,050 ccm	Displacement	776 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Kayaba

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Kayaba
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,115 mm	Length	2,115 mm
Width	Width	780 mm	Width	775 mm
Height	Height	1,250 mm	Height	1,105 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,429 mm	Wheelbase	1,465 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2, A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Euphoria spread through the long bends. The Triple is a bit more expensive than some Nippon Nakeds with cheap chassis and you can feel it. It remains stable, you can open the throttle hard and you hit the line exactly.

More power

increased torque

reduced weight

agility

greatly improved geometry

precise and fast.

>100kg people might have space problems.

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

For years, Suzuki was the brand that offered nice bikes at a good price/performance ratio. With the Suzuki GSX-8S, the brand is much more self-confident. It presents itself as high-quality, mature and places itself at the top of a hard-fought class. The unspectacular performance data and the relatively high weight tarnish the picture only briefly. During the test rides, the Suzuki was completely convincing. A really good motorbike.

Full-grown and high-quality overall concept

high-torque engine

first-class running culture, stable handling, overall very high-quality impression

Very good seat

Great nakedbike riding position

Good and precise quickshifter

high-quality controls

very good display

Suspension offers reserves for a wide range of uses despite lack of adjustment options

Good ergonomics

Quickshifter and gearstick require a little more operating force than usual

Motorbike somewhat heavier than other bikes in this class