Aprilia Tuono 660 vs Suzuki GSX-8S
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Aprilia Tuono 660 and the Suzuki GSX-8S 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 Tuono 660
Tuono 660 variant
- SRP
- ₱660,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱18,619
Photo: Suzuki Philippines, via mc.suzuki.com.ph.
Suzuki GSX-8S
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱631,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱17,801
How they differ
- The Suzuki GSX-8S is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱631,000, which is ₱29,000 (4%) below the Aprilia Tuono 660 at ₱660,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the GSX-8S is estimated at ₱17,801 a month against ₱18,619 for the Tuono 660, a difference of ₱818 a month.
- The Tuono 660 makes more power (95 PS against 84.3 PS for the GSX-8S).
- The GSX-8S has more torque (78 Nm against 67 Nm for the Tuono 660).
- The GSX-8S has the larger engine (776 cc against 659 cc for the Tuono 660).
- The GSX-8S has the lower seat at 810 mm, 10 mm below the Tuono 660, which matters for shorter riders.
- The GSX-8S is the heavier bike (202 kg against 183 kg for the Tuono 660).
- The Tuono 660 carries more fuel (15 L against 14 L for the GSX-8S).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Aprilia Tuono 660Tuono 660, ₱660,000 | Suzuki GSX-8SStandard, ₱631,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Parallel twin, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC |
| Displacement (differs) | 659 cc | 776 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 95 PS | 84.3 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 10,500 rpm | 8500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 67 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 8500 | 6800 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Two 48 mm throttle bodies, ride-by-wire | n/a |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 20.4 km/L | n/a |
| Emission standard | Euro 5 | Euro 5 |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed | 6-speed constant mesh |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain, 17/43 | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 1995 mm | 2115 mm |
| Width (differs) | 805 mm | 775 mm |
| Height (differs) | n/a | 1105 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1370 mm | 1465 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 820 mm | 810 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 145 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 183 kg | 202 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 15 L | 14 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Kayaba 41 mm upside-down fork, adjustable rebound and preload, 110 mm travel | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Shock with adjustable preload and rebound 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) | 120/70 ZR17 | n/a |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 180/55 ZR17 | n/a |
| Wheels (differs) | Aluminium alloy, 3.5 x 17 in front, 5.5 x 17 in rear | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Aluminium dual-beam frame with removable subframe | n/a |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | Adjustable ABS | ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | Aprilia Traction Control (ATC) | Suzuki Traction Control System |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | Colour TFT |
| Headlight (differs) | n/a | LED |
| Other features (differs) | APRC suite with wheelie control, engine brake control, engine maps and cruise control; 5 riding modes | Bi-directional quick shifter |
| 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.