Suzuki GSX-8T vs Triumph Speed Twin 900
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Suzuki GSX-8T and the Triumph Speed Twin 900 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-8T
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱699,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱19,719
Photo: Triumph Motorcycles, via triumphmotorcycles.ph.
Triumph Speed Twin 900
Speed Twin 900 variant
- SRP
- ₱705,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱19,889
How they differ
- The Suzuki GSX-8T is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱699,000, which is ₱6,000 (1%) below the Triumph Speed Twin 900 at ₱705,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the GSX-8T is estimated at ₱19,719 a month against ₱19,889 for the Speed Twin 900, a difference of ₱170 a month.
- The GSX-8T makes more power (84.3 PS against 65 PS for the Speed Twin 900).
- The Speed Twin 900 has more torque (80 Nm against 78 Nm for the GSX-8T).
- The Speed Twin 900 has the larger engine (900 cc against 776 cc for the GSX-8T).
- The Speed Twin 900 has the lower seat at 780 mm, 35 mm below the GSX-8T, which matters for shorter riders.
- The Speed Twin 900 is the heavier bike (216 kg against 201 kg for the GSX-8T).
- The GSX-8T carries more fuel (16.5 L against 12 L for the Speed Twin 900).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Suzuki GSX-8TStandard, ₱699,000 | Triumph Speed Twin 900Speed Twin 900, ₱705,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC | Liquid-cooled, parallel twin, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° firing order |
| Displacement (differs) | 776 cc | 900 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 84.3 PS | 65 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 8500 rpm | 7500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 78 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6500 | 3800 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Fuel injection | Multipoint, fuel injection with electronic throttle control |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Electric | n/a |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 23.8 km/L | n/a |
| Emission standard (differs) | n/a | Euro 5+ |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed constant mesh | 5 speed |
| Final drive (differs) | n/a | X-ring chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2115 mm | 2090 mm |
| Width (differs) | 775 mm | 777 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1105 mm | 1115 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1465 mm | 1435 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 815 mm | 780 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 145 mm | n/a |
| Curb weight (differs) | 201 kg | 216 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 16.5 L | 12 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | Marzocchi 43 mm upside-down forks, 120 mm wheel travel |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | Marzocchi twin (RSU) with external reservoirs and adjustable preload, 116 mm wheel travel |
| Front brake (differs) | Twin disc | Single, 320 mm floating disc, 4-piston floating radial caliper, OCABS |
| Rear brake (differs) | Disc | Single, 255 mm fixed disc, Nissin 2-piston floating caliper, OCABS |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W), tubeless | 100/90-18 |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 180/55ZR17 M/C (73W), tubeless | 150/70 R17 |
| Wheels (differs) | n/a | Cast aluminium alloy, 8-spoke, 18 x 2.75 in |
| Frame (differs) | n/a | Tubular steel, steel cradles |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS | Optimised Cornering ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | Suzuki Traction Control System | Traction control |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | 5-inch colour TFT | LCD multi-function instruments with integrated colour TFT screen |
| Headlight (differs) | Round LED | LED with DRL |
| Other features (differs) | Bi-directional quick shifter, drive mode selector, bar-end mirrors, USB Type-C socket, lithium-ion battery | 2 riding modes: Rain, Road; USB-C charging port; Ride-by-wire throttle; Slip and assist clutch |
| 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.