Aprilia RS 660 vs Suzuki GSX-8R
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Aprilia RS 660 and the Suzuki GSX-8R as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Bikerbox, Inc. and Suzuki Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Aprilia (Piaggio & C. SpA), via aprilia.com.
Aprilia RS 660
RS 660 variant
- SRP
- ₱660,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱18,619
Photo: Suzuki Philippines, via mc.suzuki.com.ph.
Suzuki GSX-8R
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱699,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱19,719
How they differ
- The Aprilia RS 660 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱660,000, which is ₱39,000 (6%) below the Suzuki GSX-8R at ₱699,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the RS 660 is estimated at ₱18,619 a month against ₱19,719 for the GSX-8R, a difference of ₱1,100 a month.
- The GSX-8R has the larger engine (776 cc against 659 cc for the RS 660).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Aprilia RS 660RS 660, ₱660,000 | Suzuki GSX-8RStandard, ₱699,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Parallel twin, forward-facing, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC |
| Displacement (differs) | 659 cc | 776 cc |
| Max power (differs) | n/a | 84.3 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | n/a | 8500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | n/a | 78 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | n/a | 6800 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Two 48 mm throttle bodies, ride-by-wire | Fuel injection |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric |
| Emission standard (differs) | n/a | Euro 5 |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed with Aprilia Quick Shift (AQS) up/down | 6-speed constant mesh |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain, 17/43 | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | n/a | 2155 mm |
| Width (differs) | n/a | 770 mm |
| Height (differs) | n/a | 1135 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | n/a | 1465 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | n/a | 810 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 145 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | n/a | 205 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | n/a | 14 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Kayaba 41 mm fork, adjustable preload and rebound, 120 mm travel | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Adjustable monoshock on asymmetric aluminium swingarm, 130 mm travel | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual 320 mm discs, Brembo 4-piston radial callipers | Twin disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | 220 mm disc, Brembo 2-piston calliper | Disc |
| Front tyre (differs) | n/a | 120/70ZR17 M/C 58W, tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | n/a | 180/55ZR17 M/C 73W, tubeless |
| Frame (differs) | Aluminium dual-beam frame with removable subframe | n/a |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | Multi-map cornering ABS | n/a |
| Traction control (differs) | Aprilia Traction Control (ATC) | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Other features (differs) | Six-axis inertial platform; APRC suite with wheelie control, engine brake control, engine maps and cruise control; 5 riding modes | n/a |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | n/a | 2 years from purchase by the first owner, unlimited mileage |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.