Similar version in photoSuzuki V-Strom 800DE
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 776 cc
- 84.3 PS
- 230 kg
Photo shows the road-going V-Strom 800 SE
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Suzuki V-Strom 800DE vs Suzuki GSX-8S
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Similar version in photo
Suzuki GSX-8S
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 776 cc
- 83 PS
- 202 kg
Quickshifter as standard
Who wins what
The quick answer before the full table.
- Suzuki GSX-8S4
- Suzuki V-Strom 800DE2
- Most powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
- Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
- LightestSuzuki GSX-8S202 kg
- Highest top speedSuzuki GSX-8S210 km/h
- Lowest seatSuzuki GSX-8S810 mm
- Most ground clearanceSuzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  Suzuki V-Strom 800DE |  Suzuki GSX-8S |
|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | ||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | Suzuki · Japan | Suzuki · Japan |
| Type of bike | Adventure | Street |
| Petrol tank | 20 L | 14 L |
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine size | 776 cc | 776 cc |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid (radiator) | Liquid (radiator) |
| Power | 84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm | 83 PS @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm |
| Power to weight | 367 PS / tonne | 411 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | ||
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self start |
| Size and weight | ||
| Weight | 230 kg (with fluids) | 202 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 855 mm | 810 mm |
| Ground clearance | 220 mm | 145 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,570 mm | 1,465 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | ||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260 | Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240 |
| ABS | Both wheels | Both wheels |
| Tyres (front / back) | 90/90-21 / 150/70-17 | 120/70-17 / 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 V-Strom 800DE or Suzuki GSX-8S?
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE makes 84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Suzuki GSX-8S makes 83 PS @ 8,500 rpm.
Which is lighter, Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or Suzuki GSX-8S?
Suzuki GSX-8S weighs about 202 kg and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE about 230 kg, so Suzuki GSX-8S is easier to push and park.
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or Suzuki GSX-8S: which should I buy?
Buy Suzuki V-Strom 800DE if you care most about most power, most ground clearance. Buy Suzuki GSX-8S if quickest (power to weight), lightest matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.
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Photo credits
- Suzuki V-Strom 800DE: AVMOTO, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Suzuki GSX-8S: Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0
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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.