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Suzuki GSX-8S vs Yamaha MT-09

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

Yamaha MT-09

Yamaha MT-092024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 890 cc
  • 119 PS
  • 193 kg

Three-cylinder engine; the photo shows the Y-AMT automatic version

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha MT-095
  2. Suzuki GSX-8S2
  • Most powerYamaha MT-09119 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-0993 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha MT-09193 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-09230 km/h
  • Lowest seatSuzuki GSX-8S810 mm
  • Most ground clearanceSuzuki GSX-8S145 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Suzuki GSX-8S83 PS
Yamaha MT-09119 PS

Torque

Suzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
Yamaha MT-0993 Nm

Power to weight

Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t

Engine size

Suzuki GSX-8S776 cc
Yamaha MT-09890 cc

Top speed

Suzuki GSX-8S210 km/h
Yamaha MT-09230 km/h

Weight

Suzuki GSX-8S202 kg
Yamaha MT-09193 kg

Seat height

Suzuki GSX-8S810 mm
Yamaha MT-09825 mm

Ground clearance

Suzuki GSX-8S145 mm
Yamaha MT-09140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsSuzuki GSX-8SYamaha MT-09
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandSuzuki · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeStreetStreet
Petrol tank14 L14 L
Engine and performance
Engine size776 cc890 cc
Cylinders23
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power83 PS @ 8,500 rpm119 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight411 PS / tonne617 PS / tonne
Top speed210 km/h230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight202 kg (with fluids)193 kg (with fluids)
Seat height810 mm825 mm
Ground clearance145 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,465 mm1,430 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17

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 Yamaha MT-09?

Yamaha MT-09 makes 119 PS @ 10,000 rpm; Suzuki GSX-8S makes 83 PS @ 8,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Suzuki GSX-8S or Yamaha MT-09?

Yamaha MT-09 weighs about 193 kg and Suzuki GSX-8S about 202 kg, so Yamaha MT-09 is easier to push and park.

Suzuki GSX-8S or Yamaha MT-09: which should I buy?

Buy Suzuki GSX-8S if you care most about lowest seat, most ground clearance. Buy Yamaha MT-09 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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