Suzuki GSX-8S vs Triumph Trident 800
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Suzuki GSX-8S and the Triumph Trident 800 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 Trident 800
Trident 800 variant
- SRP
- ₱649,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱18,309
How they differ
- The Suzuki GSX-8S is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱631,000, which is ₱18,000 (3%) below the Triumph Trident 800 at ₱649,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the GSX-8S is estimated at ₱17,801 a month against ₱18,309 for the Trident 800, a difference of ₱508 a month.
- The Trident 800 makes more power (115 PS against 84.3 PS for the GSX-8S).
- The Trident 800 has more torque (84 Nm against 78 Nm for the GSX-8S).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Suzuki GSX-8SStandard, ₱631,000 | Triumph Trident 800Trident 800, ₱649,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC | Liquid-cooled, inline 3-cylinder, 12 valve, DOHC |
| Displacement (differs) | 776 cc | 798 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 84.3 PS | 115 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 8500 rpm | 10,750 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 78 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6800 | 8500 |
| 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 | Euro 5+ |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed constant mesh | 6 speed |
| Final drive (differs) | n/a | X-ring chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2115 mm | 2024 mm |
| Width (differs) | 775 mm | 815 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1105 mm | 1088 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1465 mm | 1402 mm |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 810 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 145 mm | n/a |
| Curb weight (differs) | 202 kg | 198 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank | 14 L | 14 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | Showa 41 mm upside-down BP-SFF forks, compression and rebound damping, 120 mm wheel travel |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | Showa monoshock RSU, with adjustable preload and rebound damping, 130mm Wheel travel |
| Front brake (differs) | Twin disc | Twin, 310 mm Floating discs, 4-piston radial calipers, OCABS |
| Rear brake (differs) | Disc | Single, 220 mm fixed disc, single-piston sliding caliper, OCABS |
| Front tyre (differs) | n/a | 120/70 R 17 |
| Rear tyre (differs) | n/a | 180/55 R 17 |
| Wheels (differs) | n/a | Cast aluminium alloy, 5 spoke, 17 x 3.5 in |
| Frame (differs) | n/a | Tubular steel perimeter frame |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS | Optimised Cornering ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | Suzuki Traction Control System | Optimised Cornering Traction Control |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | My Triumph Connectivity (navigation, phone and music) |
| Instrument panel (differs) | Colour TFT | LCD multi-function instruments with integrated colour TFT screen |
| Headlight (differs) | LED | LED with DRL |
| Other features (differs) | Bi-directional quick shifter | 3 riding modes: Sport, Road, Rain; Triumph Shift Assist; Cruise control |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | 2 years from purchase by the first owner, unlimited mileage | n/a |
| Service interval (differs) | n/a | 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months |
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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.