Suzuki Gsx-8r vs Aprilia Rs 660
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsx-8r vs Aprilia Rs 660. Suzuki Gsx-8r: 83 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 203 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~210 km/h (estimated; official figure not published), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Aprilia Rs 660: 100 hp @ 10,500 rpm hp, 169 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 235 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Gsx-8r
Aprilia Rs 660
Horsepower (hp)
83 hp
100 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
67 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
235 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
203 kg
169 kg
Type
Sport
Supersport
Horsepower
83 hp @ 8,500 rpm
100 hp @ 10,500 rpm
Torque
78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
67 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
~210 km/h (estimated; official figure not published)
235 km/h
Weight
203 kg (wet/curb weight)
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, estimated real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gsx-8r
8.0/10
"The smartest middleweight sport buy under ten grand right now."
Pros
+Strong usable midrange torque
+Reliable, trouble-free ownership
+Sharp, modern styling
Cons
−Suspension soft for heavier riders
−Cramped for tall riders
−Uninspiring top-end rush
Aprilia Rs 660
8.5/10
"A genuinely special middleweight — buy it, but buy it carefully."
Pros
+Thrilling mid-range power delivery
+Exceptional chassis and handling
+Premium electronics for class
Cons
−Early ECU software problems
−Fragile fairings, expensive replacements
−Patchy dealer network support
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