Suzuki GSX-8S 2026 vs. Suzuki SV-7GX 2026

Suzuki GSX-8S 2026

Suzuki SV-7GX 2026

Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-8S 2026 compared to Suzuki SV-7GX 2026

Suzuki GSX-8S 2026

Suzuki SV-7GX 2026

Suzuki GSX-8S 2026

Suzuki SV-7GX 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line crankpin offset	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	84 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	70 mm	Stroke	62.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	83 HP	Engine power	73.4 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	78 Nm	Torque	64 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.8	Compression Ratio	11.2
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
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	2
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	645 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	125 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	129 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Steel

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	65 degree	Rake	25 degree
Trail	Trail	104 mm	Trail	106 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	290 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	240 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Shift assistant with blipper, Traction control, Modern electronics	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Quickshifter, Shift assistant with blipper, 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	17 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
Length	Length	2,115 mm	Length	2,160 mm
Width	Width	775 mm	Width	910 mm
Height	Height	1,105 mm	Height	1,295 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,465 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	795 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	202 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	211 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.4 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2, A	License compliancy	A2, A
Range	Range	333 km	Range	414 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	99 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	97 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	4.2 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	4.2 l/100km
Ground clearance	Ground clearance	145 mm	Ground clearance	135 mm

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Modern electronics, Lighting	Equipment	Connectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display, USB-C socket, Windscreen adjustable, Modern electronics, Charging & power, Lighting, Windshield

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki GSX-8S 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki SV-7GX 2026

The Suzuki SV-7GX isn’t a bike for pub-talk heroes, but for clocking up real kilometres in everyday life. It combines the appealing V2 character with modern electronics, good wind protection and a price that’s really competitive in this class. You do feel the 211 kg when manoeuvring, and very tall riders or adrenaline junkies will be better off looking elsewhere. For everyone else, it’s an astonishingly well-rounded, accessible and highly recommendable Suzuki.

Excellent value for money

a leaner, familiar V2 character

a superb quickshifter

accessible ergonomics that suit many riders

great responsiveness from the engine

a comfortable ride

211 kg is noticeable when manoeuvring

too compact for very tall riders

the luggage rack is very sturdy but rather clunky in design

Price Comparison Average Market Price Suzuki GSX-8S vs Suzuki SV-7GX

Price Suzuki GSX-8S

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Price Suzuki SV-7GX

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