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Suzuki GSX-8S vs TVS Apache RTR 200 4V 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

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 198 cc
  • 20.8 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 152 kg
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. TVS Apache RTR 200 4V4
  3. Triumph Speed 4001
  • Most powerSuzuki GSX-8S83 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 200 4V~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 200 4V~480 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 200 4V152 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki GSX-8S210 km/h
  • Lowest seatTriumph Speed 400790 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 200 4V180 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Suzuki GSX-8S83 PS
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V20.8 PS
Triumph Speed 40040 PS

Torque

Suzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V17.3 Nm
Triumph Speed 40037.5 Nm

Power to weight

Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V137 PS/t
Triumph Speed 400235 PS/t

Engine size

Suzuki GSX-8S776 cc
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V198 cc
Triumph Speed 400398 cc

Fuel average

Suzuki GSX-8S—
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V40 km/l
Triumph Speed 40030 km/l

On a full tank

Suzuki GSX-8S—
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V480 km
Triumph Speed 400390 km

Top speed

Suzuki GSX-8S210 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V127 km/h
Triumph Speed 400170 km/h

Weight

Suzuki GSX-8S202 kg
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V152 kg
Triumph Speed 400170 kg

Seat height

Suzuki GSX-8S810 mm
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V800 mm
Triumph Speed 400790 mm

Ground clearance

Suzuki GSX-8S145 mm
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V180 mm
Triumph Speed 400158 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsSuzuki GSX-8STVS Apache RTR 200 4VTriumph Speed 400
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandSuzuki · JapanTVS · IndiaTriumph · United Kingdom
Type of bikeStreetStreetClassic
Fuel average—~40 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank14 L12 L13 L
On a full tank—~480 km~390 km
Engine and performance
Engine size776 cc198 cc398 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Oil and airLiquid (radiator)
Power83 PS @ 8,500 rpm20.8 PS @ 9,000 rpm40 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm17.3 Nm @ 7,250 rpm37.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight411 PS / tonne137 PS / tonne235 PS / tonne
Top speed210 km/h127 km/h170 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight202 kg (with fluids)152 kg (with fluids)170 kg (with fluids)
Seat height810 mm800 mm790 mm
Ground clearance145 mm180 mm158 mm
Wheelbase1,465 mm1,353 mm1,377 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 270 / Disc 240Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-1790/90-17 / 130/70-17110/70-17 / 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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  • TVS Apache RTR 200 4V—a month
  • Triumph Speed 400—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Suzuki GSX-8S or TVS Apache RTR 200 4V?

Suzuki GSX-8S makes 83 PS @ 8,500 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 200 4V makes 20.8 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Suzuki GSX-8S or TVS Apache RTR 200 4V?

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V weighs about 152 kg and Suzuki GSX-8S about 202 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 200 4V is easier to push and park.

Suzuki GSX-8S or TVS Apache RTR 200 4V: which should I buy?

Buy Suzuki GSX-8S if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy TVS Apache RTR 200 4V if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank 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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