Suzuki GSX-8S 2023 vs. Yamaha XJ6 2009

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Yamaha XJ6 2009

Overview - Suzuki GSX-8S 2023 vs Yamaha XJ6 2009

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Yamaha XJ6 2009

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Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-8S 2023 compared to Yamaha XJ6 2009

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Yamaha XJ6 2009

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Yamaha XJ6 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	84 mm	Bore	65.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	70 mm	Stroke	44.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	83 HP	Engine power	78 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	78 Nm	Torque	59.7 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.8	Compression Ratio	12.2
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	776 ccm	Displacement	600 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

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	2,120 mm
Width	Width	775 mm	Width	770 mm
Height	Height	1,105 mm	Height	1,085 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,465 mm	Wheelbase	1,440 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.3 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2, A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

ABS controls very defensively

Engine has no rev reserves upwards

Yamaha XJ6 2009

Despite the common basis, the XJ appears much younger and more aggressive. A mid-cass motorbike that by no means makes you feel mid-range. Except for the swingarm, the motorbike appears quite high-quality and cool. The bike is a little easier to handle than the Diversion.

rider-friendly performance characteristics

optimal clutch

playful, lighter handling

seat comfort

individual look

young

aggressive

high-quality.

Design components not too demanding

torque development