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Suzuki GSX-8S vs Yamaha YZF-R1

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 YZF-R1Earlier version in photo

Yamaha YZF-R1

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 200 PS
  • 201 kg

Crossplane crankshaft from Yamaha MotoGP bikes

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YZF-R15
  2. Suzuki GSX-8S2
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R1200 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YZF-R1201 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R1299 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 YZF-R1200 PS

Torque

Suzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
Yamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm

Power to weight

Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t

Engine size

Suzuki GSX-8S776 cc
Yamaha YZF-R1998 cc

Top speed

Suzuki GSX-8S210 km/h
Yamaha YZF-R1299 km/h

Weight

Suzuki GSX-8S202 kg
Yamaha YZF-R1201 kg

Seat height

Suzuki GSX-8S810 mm
Yamaha YZF-R1855 mm

Ground clearance

Suzuki GSX-8S145 mm
Yamaha YZF-R1130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsSuzuki GSX-8SYamaha YZF-R1
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandSuzuki · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeStreetSports
Petrol tank14 L17 L
Engine and performance
Engine size776 cc998 cc
Cylinders24
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power83 PS @ 8,500 rpm200 PS @ 13,500 rpm
Torque78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm113.3 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
Power to weight411 PS / tonne995 PS / tonne
Top speed210 km/h299 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight202 kg (with fluids)201 kg (with fluids)
Seat height810 mm855 mm
Ground clearance145 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,465 mm1,405 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 190/55-17

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 YZF-R1?

Yamaha YZF-R1 makes 200 PS @ 13,500 rpm; Suzuki GSX-8S makes 83 PS @ 8,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Suzuki GSX-8S or Yamaha YZF-R1?

Yamaha YZF-R1 weighs about 201 kg and Suzuki GSX-8S about 202 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R1 is easier to push and park.

Suzuki GSX-8S or Yamaha YZF-R1: which should I buy?

Buy Suzuki GSX-8S if you care most about lowest seat, most ground clearance. Buy Yamaha YZF-R1 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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