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Suzuki GSX-8S vs KTM 390 Adventure

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

KTM 390 Adventure

KTM 390 Adventure2020–2024

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 158 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki GSX-8S5
  2. KTM 390 Adventure2
  • Most powerSuzuki GSX-8S83 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
  • LightestKTM 390 Adventure158 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki GSX-8S210 km/h
  • Lowest seatSuzuki GSX-8S810 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKTM 390 Adventure200 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Suzuki GSX-8S83 PS
KTM 390 Adventure44 PS

Torque

Suzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
KTM 390 Adventure37 Nm

Power to weight

Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
KTM 390 Adventure278 PS/t

Engine size

Suzuki GSX-8S776 cc
KTM 390 Adventure373 cc

Top speed

Suzuki GSX-8S210 km/h
KTM 390 Adventure160 km/h

Weight

Suzuki GSX-8S202 kg
KTM 390 Adventure158 kg

Seat height

Suzuki GSX-8S810 mm
KTM 390 Adventure855 mm

Ground clearance

Suzuki GSX-8S145 mm
KTM 390 Adventure200 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsSuzuki GSX-8SKTM 390 Adventure
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandSuzuki · JapanKTM · Austria
Type of bikeStreetAdventure
Fuel average—~28 km/l
Petrol tank14 L14.5 L
On a full tank—~406 km
Engine and performance
Engine size776 cc373 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power83 PS @ 8,500 rpm44 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight411 PS / tonne278 PS / tonne
Top speed210 km/h160 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight202 kg (with fluids)158 kg (dry)
Seat height810 mm855 mm
Ground clearance145 mm200 mm
Wheelbase1,465 mm1,430 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 320 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17100/90-19 / 130/80-17

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.

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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Suzuki GSX-8S or KTM 390 Adventure?

Suzuki GSX-8S makes 83 PS @ 8,500 rpm; KTM 390 Adventure makes 44 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Suzuki GSX-8S or KTM 390 Adventure?

KTM 390 Adventure weighs about 158 kg and Suzuki GSX-8S about 202 kg, so KTM 390 Adventure is easier to push and park.

Suzuki GSX-8S or KTM 390 Adventure: which should I buy?

Buy Suzuki GSX-8S if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy KTM 390 Adventure if lightest, most ground clearance 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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