SUZUKI GSX-8S vs 2024 TRIUMPH Street Triple 765 R
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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.
- SUZUKI GSX-8S 81 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 TRIUMPH Street Triple 765 R 82.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1.5 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 118.4 hp (2024 TRIUMPH Street Triple 765 R).
- Torque spans 77.9 Nm (SUZUKI GSX-8S) up to 80 Nm (2024 TRIUMPH Street Triple 765 R).
- Weight spans 189 kg (2024 TRIUMPH Street Triple 765 R) to 202 kg (SUZUKI GSX-8S).
- Displacement spans 750 cc (2024 TRIUMPH Street Triple 765 R) to 800 cc (SUZUKI GSX-8S).
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| Specification | SUZUKI GSX-8S | TRIUMPH Street Triple 765 R |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | SUZUKI | TRIUMPH |
| Model | SUZUKI GSX-8S | TRIUMPH Street Triple 765 R |
| Engine size | 800cc | 750cc |
| Power | 81.7hp | 118.4hp |
| Torque | 77.9nm. | 80nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves |
| Weight | 202kg | 189kg |
| Front brake | NISSIN, Radial-mount 4-piston calipers, twin disc, ABS-equipped | Twin 310 mm floating discs, Brembo M4.32 4-piston radial monobloc calipers, OC-ABS |
| Rear brake | NISSIN, 1-piston caliper, single disc, ABS-equipped | Single 220 mm disc, Brembo single piston caliper, OC-ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 81cm | 82.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) | 120/70 ZR 17 Continental ContiRoad |
| Rear tyre | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) | 180/55 ZR 17 Continental ContiRoad |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | Showa 41 mm upside down Separate Function Forks - Big Piston (SFF-BP), adjustable compression and rebound damping, and preload adjustment. 115mm wheel travel |
| Rear suspension | Link type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped | Showa piggyback reservoir monoshock, adjustable compression, rebound and preload adjustment. 133.5mm wheel travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 230km/h | 230km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 6.5 L/100km | 15 L – 5.8 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $8999 | $9995 |
| Brand price lists | View SUZUKI price list | View TRIUMPH price list |
| Extra features | -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 |
-Multi-function instruments with colour TFT screen -10000km service interval, Optimized Cornering ABS and switchable Optimized Cornering Traction Control (with IMU), Front Wheel Lift Control -Four riding modes (Road, Rain, Sport, Rider), Triumph shift assist (up and down), Slip & assist clutch. |
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2023 SUZUKI GSX-8S vs 2024 TRIUMPH Street Triple 765 R: listed specifications
The 2023 SUZUKI GSX-8S and 2024 TRIUMPH Street Triple 765 R are closely matched in torque, while the GSX-8S has more displacement, and the Street Triple 765 R has more peak power, and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
GSX-8S has a larger listed engine displacement (800 cc vs 750 cc).
Peak power
Street Triple 765 R has a clear listed power advantage (118.4 hp vs 81.7 hp).
Torque
GSX-8S and Street Triple 765 R have very similar listed torque (77.9 Nm vs 80 Nm).
Listed top speed
GSX-8S and Street Triple 765 R 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
Street Triple 765 R has a modest listed weight advantage (189 kg vs 202 kg). GSX-8S has a lower listed seat height (81 cm vs 82.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, weight and seat height, while torque and listed top speed remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of SUZUKI GSX-8S vs TRIUMPH Street Triple 765 R?
Both are listed at 230 km/h (143 mph) top speed in our specification data.
Which has more horsepower, SUZUKI GSX-8S or TRIUMPH Street Triple 765 R?
TRIUMPH Street Triple 765 R has 118 hp compared with 82 hp on the SUZUKI GSX-8S.
Which is lighter, SUZUKI GSX-8S or TRIUMPH Street Triple 765 R?
TRIUMPH Street Triple 765 R is lighter at 189 kg vs 202 kg for SUZUKI GSX-8S.
Which is better, SUZUKI GSX-8S or TRIUMPH Street Triple 765 R?
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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