Moto Guzzi V7 vs Suzuki GSX-8T
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Moto Guzzi V7 and the Suzuki GSX-8T as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Bikerbox, Inc. and Suzuki Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Moto Guzzi (Piaggio & C. SpA), via motoguzzi.com.
Moto Guzzi V7
V7 Stone variant
- SRP
- ₱810,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱22,851
Photo: Suzuki Philippines, via mc.suzuki.com.ph.
Suzuki GSX-8T
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱699,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱19,719
How they differ
- The Suzuki GSX-8T is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱699,000, which is ₱111,000 (14%) below the Moto Guzzi V7 at ₱810,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the GSX-8T is estimated at ₱19,719 a month against ₱22,851 for the V7, a difference of ₱3,132 a month.
- The GSX-8T makes more power (84.3 PS against 65 PS for the V7).
- The GSX-8T has more torque (78 Nm against 73 Nm for the V7).
- The V7 has the larger engine (853 cc against 776 cc for the GSX-8T).
- The GSX-8T has the better claimed fuel economy (23.8 km/L against 20.4 km/L for the V7).
- The V7 has the lower seat at 780 mm, 35 mm below the GSX-8T, which matters for shorter riders.
- The V7 is the heavier bike (218 kg against 201 kg for the GSX-8T).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Moto Guzzi V7V7 Stone, ₱810,000 | Suzuki GSX-8TStandard, ₱699,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Transverse 90° V-twin, 2 valves per cylinder | 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC |
| Displacement (differs) | 853 cc | 776 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 65 PS | 84.3 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 6800 rpm | 8500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 73 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 5000 | 6500 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Fuel injection |
| Cooling (differs) | Air-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 20.4 km/L | 23.8 km/L |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro 5 | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed | 6-speed constant mesh |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | n/a | 2115 mm |
| Width (differs) | n/a | 775 mm |
| Height (differs) | n/a | 1105 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | n/a | 1465 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 780 mm | 815 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 145 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 218 kg | 201 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 21 L | 16.5 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | 40 mm hydraulic telescopic fork | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Twin-sided swingarm with two preload-adjustable shocks | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brake (differs) | 320 mm floating stainless disc, Brembo 4-piston calliper | Twin disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | 260 mm stainless disc, floating 2-piston calliper | Disc |
| Front tyre (differs) | 100/90-18 | 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W), tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 150/70-17 | 180/55ZR17 M/C (73W), tubeless |
| Wheels (differs) | Light alloy, 18 in front, 17 in rear | n/a |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | Dual-channel ABS | ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | Moto Guzzi Traction Control (MGCT) | Suzuki Traction Control System |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | LCD | 5-inch colour TFT |
| Headlight (differs) | Full LED with DRL | 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.