Suzuki GSX-8R 2024 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009

Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-8R 2024 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	84 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	70 mm	Stroke	62.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	83 HP	Engine power	49 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,800 rpm
Torque	Torque	78 Nm	Torque	60 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,400 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.8	Compression Ratio	11.5
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	776 ccm	Displacement	645 ccm

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,155 mm	Length	2,290 mm
Width	Width	770 mm	Width	840 mm
Height	Height	1,135 mm	Height	1,390 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,465 mm	Wheelbase	1,555 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	205 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	220 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2, A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

The Suzuki GSX-8R takes the popular and excellent recipe of the 8S and packs it into a high-quality package in the road sports class. With its lively riding performance, it can score points on country roads without being too extreme for everyday use. Although the price is higher than its naked bike sister, those who want a sportier bike should go for the GSX-8R.

powerful engine with powerful centre

crisp quickshifter

sporty but not uncomfortable riding position

good feel for the front wheel

high-quality electronics package

cool looks

Shock could respond more finely

A mode with slight load change

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009

In principle, you can do anything with a V-Strom. It is, for example, a faithful hack'n moped that reliably gets you to work day after day. But it's also a weekend bike that you can take to the Kalte Kuchl or the Soboth on a Sunday. And of course, the V-Strom is particularly well suited for extended tours and trips.

Good-natured chassis

relaxed seating position

relatively powerful engine

aggressive exhaust trim

handguards

relaxed riding feel.

Not a really sophisticated look

windscreen a little too small.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki GSX-8R vs Suzuki V-Strom 650

Price Suzuki GSX-8R

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