Suzuki GSX-8R vs Yamaha YZF-R7
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Suzuki GSX-8R and the Yamaha YZF-R7 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Suzuki Philippines, Inc. and Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Suzuki Philippines, via mc.suzuki.com.ph.
Suzuki GSX-8R
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱699,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱19,719
Photo: Yamaha Motor Philippines, via yamaha-motor.com.ph.
Yamaha YZF-R7
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱598,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱16,870
How they differ
- The Yamaha YZF-R7 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱598,000, which is ₱101,000 (14%) below the Suzuki GSX-8R at ₱699,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the YZF-R7 is estimated at ₱16,870 a month against ₱19,719 for the GSX-8R, a difference of ₱2,849 a month.
- The GSX-8R makes more power (84.3 PS against 73.4 PS for the YZF-R7).
- The GSX-8R has more torque (78 Nm against 67 Nm for the YZF-R7).
- The GSX-8R has the larger engine (776 cc against 689 cc for the YZF-R7).
- The GSX-8R has the lower seat at 810 mm, 25 mm below the YZF-R7, which matters for shorter riders.
- The GSX-8R is the heavier bike (205 kg against 188 kg for the YZF-R7).
- The GSX-8R carries more fuel (14 L against 13 L for the YZF-R7).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Suzuki GSX-8RStandard, ₱699,000 | Yamaha YZF-R7Standard, ₱598,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve, in-line, 2-cylinder |
| Displacement (differs) | 776 cc | 689 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 84.3 PS | 73.4 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 8500 rpm | 8750 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 78 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6800 | 6500 rpm |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Electric | Electric starter |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro 5 | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed constant mesh | Constant mesh, 6-speed |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2155 mm | 2070 mm |
| Width (differs) | 770 mm | 705 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1135 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1465 mm | 1395 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 810 mm | 835 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 145 mm | 135 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 205 kg | 188 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 14 L | 13 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | Upside-down fork |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | Swingarm (link suspension) |
| Front brake (differs) | Twin disc | Hydraulic dual disc brake |
| Rear brake (differs) | Disc | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70ZR17 M/C 58W, tubeless | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 180/55ZR17 M/C 73W, tubeless | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) tubeless |
| Frame (differs) | n/a | Diamond |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | 2 years from purchase by the first owner, unlimited mileage | n/a |
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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.