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Triumph Speed 400 vs Suzuki GSX-8S vs TVS Apache RTR 310

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Triumph Speed 400

Triumph Speed 400

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 398 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 170 kg
Suzuki GSX-8S

Suzuki GSX-8S

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 83 PS
  • 202 kg

Quickshifter as standard

TVS Apache RTR 310

TVS Apache RTR 310

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 312 cc
  • 35.6 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 169 kg

Built on the same base as the BMW G 310 R

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki GSX-8S4
  2. Triumph Speed 4002
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3102
  • Most powerSuzuki GSX-8S83 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
  • Goes furthest on a tankTriumph Speed 400~390 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki GSX-8S210 km/h
  • Lowest seatTriumph Speed 400790 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Triumph Speed 40040 PS
Suzuki GSX-8S83 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

Triumph Speed 40037.5 Nm
Suzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

Triumph Speed 400235 PS/t
Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

Triumph Speed 400398 cc
Suzuki GSX-8S776 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

Triumph Speed 40030 km/l
Suzuki GSX-8S—
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

Triumph Speed 400390 km
Suzuki GSX-8S—
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

Triumph Speed 400170 km/h
Suzuki GSX-8S210 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

Triumph Speed 400170 kg
Suzuki GSX-8S202 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

Triumph Speed 400790 mm
Suzuki GSX-8S810 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

Triumph Speed 400158 mm
Suzuki GSX-8S145 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTriumph Speed 400Suzuki GSX-8STVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTriumph · United KingdomSuzuki · JapanTVS · India
Type of bikeClassicStreetStreet
Fuel average~30 km/l—~30 km/l
Petrol tank13 L14 L11 L
On a full tank~390 km—~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size398 cc776 cc312 cc
Cylinders121
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power40 PS @ 8,000 rpm83 PS @ 8,500 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque37.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight235 PS / tonne411 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h210 km/h150 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight170 kg (with fluids)202 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm810 mm800 mm
Ground clearance158 mm145 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,377 mm1,465 mm1,358 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 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
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

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

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

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

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

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

Buy Triumph Speed 400 if you care most about goes furthest on a tank, lowest seat. Buy Suzuki GSX-8S 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.