Suzuki GSX-8S vs Triumph Street Triple 765
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Suzuki GSX-8S and the Triumph Street Triple 765 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Suzuki Philippines, Inc. and Triumph Motorcycles Philippines Inc. (Autohub Group). Last verified .
Photo: Suzuki Philippines, via mc.suzuki.com.ph.
Suzuki GSX-8S
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱631,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱17,801
Photo: Triumph Motorcycles, via triumphmotorcycles.ph.
Triumph Street Triple 765
Street Triple 765 R variant
- SRP
- ₱708,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱19,973
How they differ
- The Suzuki GSX-8S is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱631,000, which is ₱77,000 (11%) below the Triumph Street Triple 765 at ₱708,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the GSX-8S is estimated at ₱17,801 a month against ₱19,973 for the Street Triple 765, a difference of ₱2,172 a month.
- The Street Triple 765 makes more power (120 PS against 84.3 PS for the GSX-8S).
- The Street Triple 765 has more torque (80 Nm against 78 Nm for the GSX-8S).
- The GSX-8S has the lower seat at 810 mm, 16 mm below the Street Triple 765, which matters for shorter riders.
- The GSX-8S is the heavier bike (202 kg against 189 kg for the Street Triple 765).
- The Street Triple 765 carries more fuel (15 L against 14 L for the GSX-8S).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Suzuki GSX-8SStandard, ₱631,000 | Triumph Street Triple 765Street Triple 765 R, ₱708,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC | Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder |
| Displacement (differs) | 776 cc | 765 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 84.3 PS | 120 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 8500 rpm | 11,500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 78 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6800 | 9500 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Electric | n/a |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro 5 | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed constant mesh | 6 speed |
| Final drive (differs) | n/a | X-ring chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2115 mm | n/a |
| Width (differs) | 775 mm | 792 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1105 mm | 1047 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1465 mm | 1402 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 810 mm | 826 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 145 mm | n/a |
| Curb weight (differs) | 202 kg | 189 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 14 L | 15 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | Showa 41 mm upside down Separate Function Forks - Big Piston (SFF-BP), adjustable compression and rebound damping, and preload adjustment. 115mm wheel travel |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | Showa piggyback reservoir monoshock, adjustable compression, rebound and preload adjustment. 133.5mm wheel travel |
| Front brake (differs) | Twin disc | Twin 310 mm floating discs, Brembo M4.32 4-piston radial monobloc calipers, OC-ABS |
| Rear brake (differs) | Disc | Single 220 mm disc, Brembo single piston caliper, OC-ABS |
| Front tyre (differs) | n/a | 120/70 ZR 17 |
| Rear tyre (differs) | n/a | 180/55 ZR 17 |
| Wheels (differs) | n/a | Cast aluminium alloy 5 spoke, 17 x 3.5 in |
| Frame (differs) | n/a | Aluminium beam twin spar frame with 2 piece high pressure die cast rear subframe |
| Safety | ||
| ABS | ABS | ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | Suzuki Traction Control System | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | Colour TFT | Multi-function instruments with colour TFT screen |
| Headlight (differs) | LED | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | Bi-directional quick shifter | n/a |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | 2 years from purchase by the first owner, unlimited mileage | n/a |
| Service interval (differs) | n/a | 6,000 miles (10,000km)/12 months (whichever comes first) |
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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.