Suzuki GSX-8T vs Yamaha XSR900
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Suzuki GSX-8T and the Yamaha XSR900 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-8T
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱699,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱19,719
Photo: Yamaha Motor Philippines, via yamaha-motor.com.ph.
Yamaha XSR900
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱729,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱20,566
How they differ
- The Suzuki GSX-8T is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱699,000, which is ₱30,000 (4%) below the Yamaha XSR900 at ₱729,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the GSX-8T is estimated at ₱19,719 a month against ₱20,566 for the XSR900, a difference of ₱847 a month.
- The XSR900 makes more power (119 PS against 84.3 PS for the GSX-8T).
- The XSR900 has more torque (93 Nm against 78 Nm for the GSX-8T).
- The XSR900 has the larger engine (890 cc against 776 cc for the GSX-8T).
- The GSX-8T has the better claimed fuel economy (23.8 km/L against 20 km/L for the XSR900).
- The GSX-8T is the heavier bike (201 kg against 193 kg for the XSR900).
- The GSX-8T carries more fuel (16.5 L against 14 L for the XSR900).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Suzuki GSX-8TStandard, ₱699,000 | Yamaha XSR900Standard, ₱729,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC | 3-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve |
| Displacement (differs) | 776 cc | 890 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 84.3 PS | 119 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 8500 rpm | 10,000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 78 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6500 | 7000 rpm |
| Fuel system (differs) | Fuel injection | n/a |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Electric | Electric starter |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 23.8 km/L | 20 km/L |
| Emission standard (differs) | n/a | Euro 5 |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed constant mesh | Constant mesh, 6-speed |
| Final drive (differs) | n/a | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2115 mm | 2155 mm |
| Width (differs) | 775 mm | 860 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1105 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1465 mm | 1495 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 815 mm | 810 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 145 mm | 140 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 201 kg | 193 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 16.5 L | 14 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | Telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | Swingarm (link type suspension) |
| Front brake (differs) | Twin disc | 298 mm disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | Disc | 245 mm disc |
| 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 |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS | n/a |
| Traction control (differs) | Suzuki Traction Control System | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | 5-inch colour TFT | n/a |
| Headlight (differs) | Round LED | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | Bi-directional quick shifter, drive mode selector, bar-end mirrors, USB Type-C socket, lithium-ion battery | n/a |
| 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.