Suzuki GSX-8S 2023 vs. BMW C 400 X 2025

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

BMW C 400 X 2025

Overview - Suzuki GSX-8S 2023 vs BMW C 400 X 2025

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

BMW C 400 X 2025

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Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-8S 2023 compared to BMW C 400 X 2025

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

BMW C 400 X 2025

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

BMW C 400 X 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	84 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	70 mm	Stroke	69.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	83 HP	Engine power	34 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	78 Nm	Torque	35 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.8	Compression Ratio	11.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Centrifugal force
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Belt
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Variomatic
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Can be restricted for A2 licence	Can be restricted for A2 licence	Yes	Can be restricted for A2 licence	Yes
Displacement	Displacement	776 ccm	Displacement	350 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	110 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	65 degree	Rake	63.6 degree
Trail	Trail	104 mm	Trail	81 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	265 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	15 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	14 inch
Length	Length	2,115 mm	Length	2,200 mm
Width	Width	775 mm	Width	837 mm
Height	Height	1,105 mm	Height	1,327 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,465 mm	Wheelbase	1,560 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	775 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	202 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	208 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12.8 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2, A	License compliancy	A2
Range	Range	333 km	Range	365 km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	4.2 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	3.6 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display	Equipment	Keyless System, LED-Headlights, TFT display, USB socket

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