Aprilia Shiver 900 vs Suzuki Gsx-8s
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Aprilia Shiver 900 vs Suzuki Gsx-8s. Aprilia Shiver 900: 95 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 215 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Suzuki Gsx-8s: 82.9 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed approx. 190 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Aprilia Shiver 900
Suzuki Gsx-8s
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
82.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
90 Nm
78 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
215 km/h
— km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
214 kg
193 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
95 hp @ 8,750 rpm
82.9 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
90 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Top Speed
215 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish)
approx. 190 km/h (estimated)
Weight
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
approx. 5.2 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Aprilia Shiver 900
7.8/10
"Brilliant bike, but buy with eyes wide open."
Pros
+Addictive V-twin character
+Semi-active suspension works brilliantly
+Stunning Italian styling
Cons
−Electronics reliability concerns
−Service costs sting hard
−Thin dealer network coverage
Suzuki Gsx-8s
7.8/10
"Honest, capable middleweight that rewards smart used buyers considerably."
Pros
+Smooth, torquey parallel-twin
+Sensible electronics package
+Low used pricing now
Cons
−Zero wind protection
−Soft stock suspension
−Bland styling divides opinion
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