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Suzuki GSX-8S vs Aprilia RSV4

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

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Suzuki GSX-8S

Suzuki GSX-8S

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 83 PS
  • 202 kg

Quickshifter as standard

Aprilia RSV4

Aprilia RSV4

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1099 cc
  • 217 PS
  • 202 kg

V4 engine

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

Suzuki GSX-8S83 PS
Aprilia RSV4217 PS

Torque

Suzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
Aprilia RSV4125 Nm

Power to weight

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

Engine size

Suzuki GSX-8S776 cc
Aprilia RSV41,099 cc

Top speed

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

Weight

Suzuki GSX-8S202 kg
Aprilia RSV4202 kg

Seat height

Suzuki GSX-8S810 mm
Aprilia RSV4851 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsSuzuki GSX-8SAprilia RSV4
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandSuzuki · JapanAprilia · Italy
Type of bikeStreetSports
Petrol tank14 L17.9 L
Engine and performance
Engine size776 cc1099 cc
Cylinders24
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power83 PS @ 8,500 rpm217 PS @ 13,000 rpm
Torque78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm125 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
Power to weight411 PS / tonne1074 PS / tonne
Top speed210 km/h305 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 height810 mm851 mm
Ground clearance145 mm—
Wheelbase1,465 mm1,436 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 200/55-17

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, Suzuki GSX-8S or Aprilia RSV4?

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

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

Buy Suzuki GSX-8S if you care most about lowest seat. Buy Aprilia RSV4 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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