Yamaha XSR700 2022 vs. Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Yamaha XSR700 2022

Yamaha XSR700 2022

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

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Overview - Yamaha XSR700 2022 vs Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

The Yamaha XSR700 2022 and the Suzuki GSX-8S 2023 are both naked bikes that offer a thrilling riding experience.

The Yamaha XSR700 2022 features an inline engine with a power output of 73.4 HP and torque of 67 Nm. It has a fuel injection system and is equipped with a 2-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with a displacement of 689 ccm. The front suspension consists of a telescopic fork, while the rear suspension is a swing arm with a monoshock absorber. The bike has a steel frame and is equipped with double disk brakes at the front with a diameter of 298 mm and four pistons. It also features ABS as an advanced rider assistance system. The front and rear tires have a width of 120 mm and a diameter of 17 inches respectively. The wheelbase is 1405 mm, and the seat height is 835 mm. The bike weighs 188 kg (with ABS) and has a fuel tank capacity of 14 liters. It has a range of 325 km and a combined fuel consumption of 4.3 l/100km.

Yamaha XSR700 2022

Yamaha XSR700 2022

On the other hand, the Suzuki GSX-8S 2023 is equipped with an inline crankpin offset engine that delivers a power output of 83 HP and torque of 78 Nm. It also has a fuel injection system and features a 2-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with a displacement of 776 ccm. The front suspension consists of an upside-down telescopic fork, while the rear suspension is a swing arm with a monoshock absorber. Similar to the Yamaha XSR700, it has a steel frame and is equipped with double disk brakes at the front with a diameter of 310 mm and four pistons. However, the Suzuki GSX-8S offers additional advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS, riding modes, ride by wire, shift assistant with blipper, and traction control. The front and rear tires have the same dimensions as the Yamaha XSR700. The wheelbase is slightly longer at 1465 mm, and the seat height is 810 mm. The bike weighs 202 kg (with ABS) and has a fuel tank capacity of 14 liters. It has a range of 333 km and a combined fuel consumption of 4.2 l/100km.

In terms of strengths, the Yamaha XSR700 2022 boasts a successful design, a proven CP2 engine, and a comfortable seating position. It is considered an all-rounder suitable for every situation on the road. On the other hand, the Suzuki GSX-8S 2023 offers a full-grown and high-quality overall concept. It has a high-torque engine, first-class running culture, and stable handling. The bike gives an overall very high-quality impression and provides a great naked bike riding position. It also features a good and precise quickshifter, high-quality controls, and a very good display. The suspension of the Suzuki GSX-8S offers reserves for a wide range of uses despite the lack of adjustment options, and it has good ergonomics.

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

However, both bikes have their weaknesses. The Yamaha XSR700 2022 has a display that is difficult to read, a relatively soft chassis, and limited lean angle clearance. On the other hand, the Suzuki GSX-8S 2023 has a quickshifter and gearstick that require a little more operating force than usual, and the bike is somewhat heavier than other bikes in its class. The ABS controls on the Suzuki GSX-8S are also described as being defensively, and the engine lacks rev reserves upwards.

In conclusion, both the Yamaha XSR700 2022 and the Suzuki GSX-8S 2023 are impressive naked bikes with their own strengths and weaknesses. The Yamaha XSR700 offers a comfortable and versatile riding experience, while the Suzuki GSX-8S provides a high-quality overall concept with advanced rider assistance systems. Ultimately, the choice between the two will depend on the rider's preferences and priorities.

Technical Specifications Yamaha XSR700 2022 compared to Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Yamaha XSR700 2022
Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line crankpin offset
BoreBore80 mmBore84 mm
StrokeStroke68.6 mmStroke70 mm
Engine powerEngine power73.4 HPEngine power83 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpm
TorqueTorque67 NmTorque78 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,800 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio12.8
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement689 ccmDisplacement776 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
TravelTravel130 mmTravel130 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
RakeRake65.5 degreeRake65 degree
TrailTrail90 mmTrail104 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter298 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,075 mmLength2,115 mm
WidthWidth820 mmWidth775 mm
HeightHeight1,130 mmHeight1,105 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,405 mmWheelbase1,465 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height810 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)188 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)202 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2, A
RangeRange325 kmRange333 km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption4.3 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption4.2 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha XSR700 2022

Yamaha XSR700 2022

Can do everything but nothing well? A clear NO! The lively and agile retro bike with a sufficiently powerful engine can be a good all-rounder, which also looks good and tempts you to heat up the curves. Overall, the bike is fantastically manageable and sporty for me, even as a woman. The engine works better than expected and the seating position is more than comfortable. However, there is still room for improvement in terms of lean angle. I think that many people will continue to choose this bike because you simply can't go far wrong.

successful design

proven CP2 engine

comfortable seating position

an all-rounder suitable for every situation on the road

Display difficult to read

Relatively soft chassis

Rather little lean angle clearance

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha XSR700 vs Suzuki GSX-8S

There are a few key differences between a Yamaha XSR700 2022 and a Suzuki GSX-8S 2023. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Suzuki GSX-8S 2023 is about 4% higher. Compared to Suzuki GSX-8S 2023 there are less Yamaha XSR700 2022 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 92 compared to 173. It takes less time to sell a Suzuki GSX-8S with 59 days compared to 146 days for the Yamaha XSR700. Since model year 2015 1000PS.de editors have written 26 reviews for the Yamaha XSR700 and 13 reviews for the Suzuki GSX-8S since model year 2023. The first review for the Yamaha XSR700 was published on 7/22/2015 and now has more than 13,700 views. This compares to more than 47,300 views for the first review on Suzuki GSX-8S published on 11/8/2022.

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