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Suzuki GSX-8S vs Triumph Speed 400

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

Triumph Speed 400

Triumph Speed 400

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 398 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 170 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki GSX-8S4
  2. Triumph Speed 4003
  • Most powerSuzuki GSX-8S83 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
  • LightestTriumph Speed 400170 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki GSX-8S210 km/h
  • Lowest seatTriumph Speed 400790 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTriumph Speed 400158 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Suzuki GSX-8S83 PS
Triumph Speed 40040 PS

Torque

Suzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
Triumph Speed 40037.5 Nm

Power to weight

Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
Triumph Speed 400235 PS/t

Engine size

Suzuki GSX-8S776 cc
Triumph Speed 400398 cc

Top speed

Suzuki GSX-8S210 km/h
Triumph Speed 400170 km/h

Weight

Suzuki GSX-8S202 kg
Triumph Speed 400170 kg

Seat height

Suzuki GSX-8S810 mm
Triumph Speed 400790 mm

Ground clearance

Suzuki GSX-8S145 mm
Triumph Speed 400158 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsSuzuki GSX-8STriumph Speed 400
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandSuzuki · JapanTriumph · United Kingdom
Type of bikeStreetClassic
Fuel average—~30 km/l
Petrol tank14 L13 L
On a full tank—~390 km
Engine and performance
Engine size776 cc398 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power83 PS @ 8,500 rpm40 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm37.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight411 PS / tonne235 PS / tonne
Top speed210 km/h170 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight202 kg (with fluids)170 kg (with fluids)
Seat height810 mm790 mm
Ground clearance145 mm158 mm
Wheelbase1,465 mm1,377 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17
Suspension (front / back)—43 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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  • Triumph Speed 400—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Suzuki GSX-8S or Triumph Speed 400?

Suzuki GSX-8S makes 83 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Triumph Speed 400 makes 40 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Suzuki GSX-8S or Triumph Speed 400?

Triumph Speed 400 weighs about 170 kg and Suzuki GSX-8S about 202 kg, so Triumph Speed 400 is easier to push and park.

Suzuki GSX-8S or Triumph Speed 400: which should I buy?

Buy Suzuki GSX-8S if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Triumph Speed 400 if lightest, 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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