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BMW G 310 R vs Suzuki GSX-8S

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

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BMW G 310 R

BMW G 310 R

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 313 cc
  • 34 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 164 kg
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. Suzuki GSX-8S4
  2. BMW G 310 R2
  • Most powerSuzuki GSX-8S83 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
  • LightestBMW G 310 R164 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki GSX-8S210 km/h
  • Lowest seatBMW G 310 R785 mm

Head to head

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

Power

BMW G 310 R34 PS
Suzuki GSX-8S83 PS

Torque

BMW G 310 R28 Nm
Suzuki GSX-8S78 Nm

Power to weight

BMW G 310 R207 PS/t
Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t

Engine size

BMW G 310 R313 cc
Suzuki GSX-8S776 cc

Top speed

BMW G 310 R143 km/h
Suzuki GSX-8S210 km/h

Weight

BMW G 310 R164 kg
Suzuki GSX-8S202 kg

Seat height

BMW G 310 R785 mm
Suzuki GSX-8S810 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBMW G 310 RSuzuki GSX-8S
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBMW Motorrad · GermanySuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeStreetStreet
Fuel average~30 km/l—
Petrol tank11 L14 L
On a full tank~330 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size313 cc776 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power34 PS @ 9,250 rpm83 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque28 Nm @ 7,500 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Power to weight207 PS / tonne411 PS / tonne
Top speed143 km/h210 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight164 kg (with fluids)202 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm810 mm
Ground clearance—145 mm
Wheelbase1,374 mm1,465 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17
Suspension (front / back)41 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock—

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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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, BMW G 310 R or Suzuki GSX-8S?

Suzuki GSX-8S makes 83 PS @ 8,500 rpm; BMW G 310 R makes 34 PS @ 9,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, BMW G 310 R or Suzuki GSX-8S?

BMW G 310 R weighs about 164 kg and Suzuki GSX-8S about 202 kg, so BMW G 310 R is easier to push and park.

BMW G 310 R or Suzuki GSX-8S: which should I buy?

Buy BMW G 310 R if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Suzuki GSX-8S if most power, most pulling power 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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