Suzuki GSX-8R 2024 vs. Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2020

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2020

Overview - Suzuki GSX-8R 2024 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2020

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2020

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Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-8R 2024 compared to Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2020

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2020

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	84 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	70 mm	Stroke	80 mm
Engine power	Engine power	83 HP	Engine power	75 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	78 Nm	Torque	72 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.8	Compression Ratio	12.8
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
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	Rocker arm, OHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	776 ccm	Displacement	692.7 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	WP

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Rake	Rake	65 degree	Rake	65 degree
Trail	Trail	104 mm	Trail	119 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial

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

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	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,465 mm	Wheelbase	1,436 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 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

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Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2020

At first glance, the Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 looks like a classic second motorbike. But in the saddle, it presents itself as a pleasing and accessible universal talent. It makes experienced riders happy and pleases beginners in equal measure. The surcharge on the 401 is considerable, but it pays off at the latest at higher speeds on great motorbike routes. There, the Svartpilen 701 can go at a fast pace!

Great chassis with smooth handling - yet not nervous

Engine is a real gem for single-cylinder fans

Pleasant seating position in city traffic

Pleases even on bad asphalt - very wide range of use.

Vibrations are a little annoying on long motorway journeys

hard seat for driver and passenger

cockpit not very easy to read.