Kawasaki Vulcan 900 vs Suzuki GSX-8T
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 and the Suzuki GSX-8T as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation and Suzuki Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Custom variant
- SRP
- ₱686,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱19,353
Photo: Suzuki Philippines, via mc.suzuki.com.ph.
Suzuki GSX-8T
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱699,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱19,719
How they differ
- The Kawasaki Vulcan 900 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱686,000, which is ₱13,000 (2%) below the Suzuki GSX-8T at ₱699,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Vulcan 900 is estimated at ₱19,353 a month against ₱19,719 for the GSX-8T, a difference of ₱366 a month.
- The GSX-8T makes more power (84.3 PS against 50 PS for the Vulcan 900).
- The Vulcan 900 has the larger engine (903 cc against 776 cc for the GSX-8T).
- The Vulcan 900 has the lower seat at 685 mm, 130 mm below the GSX-8T, which matters for shorter riders.
- The Vulcan 900 is the heavier bike (278 kg against 201 kg for the GSX-8T).
- The Vulcan 900 carries more fuel (20 L against 16.5 L for the GSX-8T).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki Vulcan 900Custom, ₱686,000 | Suzuki GSX-8TStandard, ₱699,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, V-twin | 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC |
| Displacement (differs) | 903 cc | 776 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 50 PS | 84.3 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 5700 rpm | 8500 rpm |
| Max torque | 78 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 3700 | 6500 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Fuel injection: 34 mm x 2 | Fuel injection |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Fuel economy (differs) | n/a | 23.8 km/L |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 5-speed, return shift | 6-speed constant mesh |
| Final drive (differs) | Belt | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2405 mm | 2115 mm |
| Width (differs) | 895 mm | 775 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1120 mm | 1105 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1645 mm | 1465 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 685 mm | 815 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 140 mm | 145 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 278 kg | 201 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 20 L | 16.5 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Telescopic fork | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Uni-Trak, 20-way compression and 20-way rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brake (differs) | Single disc | Twin disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc | 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) | Double-cradle, steel | n/a |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | n/a | ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | n/a | Suzuki Traction Control System |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | 5-inch colour TFT |
| Headlight (differs) | n/a | Round LED |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | Bi-directional quick shifter, drive mode selector, bar-end mirrors, USB Type-C socket, lithium-ion battery |
| 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.