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Aprilia RSV4 vs Suzuki GSX-8S

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Aprilia RSV4

Aprilia RSV4

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1099 cc
  • 217 PS
  • 202 kg

V4 engine

Suzuki GSX-8S

Suzuki GSX-8S

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 83 PS
  • 202 kg

Quickshifter as standard

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Aprilia RSV44
  2. Suzuki GSX-8S1
  • Most powerAprilia RSV4217 PS
  • Most pulling powerAprilia RSV4125 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Aprilia RSV41074 PS/t
  • Highest top speedAprilia RSV4305 km/h
  • Lowest seatSuzuki GSX-8S810 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Aprilia RSV4217 PS
Suzuki GSX-8S83 PS

Torque

Aprilia RSV4125 Nm
Suzuki GSX-8S78 Nm

Power to weight

Aprilia RSV41,074 PS/t
Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t

Engine size

Aprilia RSV41,099 cc
Suzuki GSX-8S776 cc

Top speed

Aprilia RSV4305 km/h
Suzuki GSX-8S210 km/h

Weight

Aprilia RSV4202 kg
Suzuki GSX-8S202 kg

Seat height

Aprilia RSV4851 mm
Suzuki GSX-8S810 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsAprilia RSV4Suzuki GSX-8S
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandAprilia · ItalySuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Petrol tank17.9 L14 L
Engine and performance
Engine size1099 cc776 cc
Cylinders42
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power217 PS @ 13,000 rpm83 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque125 Nm @ 10,500 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Power to weight1074 PS / tonne411 PS / tonne
Top speed305 km/h210 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight202 kg (with fluids)202 kg (with fluids)
Seat height851 mm810 mm
Ground clearance—145 mm
Wheelbase1,436 mm1,465 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 200/55-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Aprilia RSV4 or Suzuki GSX-8S?

Aprilia RSV4 makes 217 PS @ 13,000 rpm; Suzuki GSX-8S makes 83 PS @ 8,500 rpm.

Aprilia RSV4 or Suzuki GSX-8S: which should I buy?

Buy Aprilia RSV4 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Suzuki GSX-8S if lowest seat matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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