BMW F 900 R vs SUZUKI GSX-8S
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- BMW F 900 R 81.5 cm Tallest seat here
- SUZUKI GSX-8S 81 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 81.7 hp (SUZUKI GSX-8S) up to 105 hp (BMW F 900 R).
- Torque spans 77.9 Nm (SUZUKI GSX-8S) up to 92 Nm (BMW F 900 R).
- Weight spans 202 kg (SUZUKI GSX-8S) to 219 kg (BMW F 900 R).
- Displacement spans 800 cc (SUZUKI GSX-8S) to 900 cc (BMW F 900 R).
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| Specification | BMW F 900 R | SUZUKI GSX-8S |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | SUZUKI |
| Model | BMW F 900 R | SUZUKI GSX-8S |
| Engine size | 900cc | 800cc |
| Power | 105hp | 81.7hp |
| Torque | 92nm. | 77.9nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 219kg | 202kg |
| Front brake | Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, Ø 320 mm, 4-piston radial brake calipers | NISSIN, Radial-mount 4-piston calipers, twin disc, ABS-equipped |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, Ø 265 mm, single-piston floating caliper | NISSIN, 1-piston caliper, single disc, ABS-equipped |
| Seat height (cm) | 81.5cm | 81cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR 17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 ZR 17 | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable | Link type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 230km/h | 230km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13 L – 4.7 L/100km | 14 L – 6.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $10495 | $8999 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View SUZUKI price list |
| Extra features | -coloured TFT display with BMW Motorrad Connectivity, LED headlight (low / high beam) -LED indicators, ASC, riding modes Rain/Road, adjustable hand brake and clutch levers, 12V socket |
-Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS), Suzuki Traction Control System (STCS), Ride-by-Wire Electronic Throttle System, Bi-directional Quick Shift System (QS), The Suzuki Easy Start System, The Low RPM Assist System, S.I.R.S. Supporting Technologies |
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2023 BMW F 900 R vs 2023 SUZUKI GSX-8S: listed specifications
The 2023 BMW F 900 R and 2023 SUZUKI GSX-8S differ on the listed specifications: the F 900 R has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the GSX-8S has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
F 900 R has a larger listed engine displacement (900 cc vs 800 cc).
Peak power
F 900 R has a clear listed power advantage (105 hp vs 81.7 hp).
Torque
F 900 R has a clear listed torque advantage (92 Nm vs 77.9 Nm).
Listed top speed
F 900 R and GSX-8S have very similar listed top speeds (230 km/h vs 230 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
GSX-8S is notably lighter on the listed weight (202 kg vs 219 kg). F 900 R and GSX-8S have very similar seat heights (81.5 cm vs 81 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque and weight, while listed top speed and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW F 900 R vs SUZUKI GSX-8S?
Both are listed at 230 km/h (143 mph) top speed in our specification data.
Which has more horsepower, BMW F 900 R or SUZUKI GSX-8S?
BMW F 900 R has 105 hp compared with 82 hp on the SUZUKI GSX-8S.
Which is lighter, BMW F 900 R or SUZUKI GSX-8S?
SUZUKI GSX-8S is lighter at 202 kg vs 219 kg for BMW F 900 R.
Which is better, BMW F 900 R or SUZUKI GSX-8S?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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