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All Bikes/Compare/Suzuki Gsx-8s vs Triumph Street Triple

Suzuki Gsx-8s vs Triumph Street Triple

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Suzuki Gsx-8s vs Triumph Street Triple. 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. Triumph Street Triple: 118 hp @ 12,000 rpm (2023 Street Triple RS 765; base R variant approx. 94 hp; note: varies significantly by variant and year) hp, 166 kg (wet/curb weight, Street Triple RS; base variants approx. 168 kg) weight, top speed 225 km/h (note: approximate; RS variant slightly higher, around 230 km/h), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Suzuki Gsx-8s Triumph Street Triple
Horsepower (hp)
82.9 hp
118 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
79 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
166 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
82.9 hp @ 8,500 rpm
118 hp @ 12,000 rpm (2023 Street Triple RS 765; base R variant approx. 94 hp; note: varies significantly by variant and year)
Torque
78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
79 Nm @ 9,350 rpm (Street Triple RS 765; note: varies by variant)
Top Speed
approx. 190 km/h (estimated)
225 km/h (note: approximate; RS variant slightly higher, around 230 km/h)
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
166 kg (wet/curb weight, Street Triple RS; base variants approx. 168 kg)
Fuel
approx. 5.2 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average; note: varies by variant and riding style)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Suzuki Gsx-8s
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
Triumph Street Triple
Triumph Street Triple
8.5/10

"The best all-rounder middleweight money can buy used."

Pros
+Triple engine sounds incredible
+Razor-sharp chassis response
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
Throttle body issues on older bikes
Fuel economy genuinely poor
Pillion seat essentially decorative

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PUIG R19 Frame Sliders Suzuki GSX-8S
PUIG · Frame Sliders
PUIG R19 Frame Sliders Suzuki GSX-8S
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R&G Racing Aero Frame Sliders Triumph Street Triple
R&G · Frame Sliders
R&G Racing Aero Frame Sliders Triumph Street Triple
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SW-Motech Engine Guard Crash Bar GSX-8S
SW-Motech · Crash Bars
SW-Motech Engine Guard Crash Bar GSX-8S
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Evotech Performance Engine Case Cover Set Street Triple
Evotech · Crash Protection
Evotech Performance Engine Case Cover Set Street Triple
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Evotech Performance Tail Tidy Suzuki GSX-8S
Evotech · Tail Tidy
Evotech Performance Tail Tidy Suzuki GSX-8S
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Caltric Front Rear Brake Pads Compatible with Triumph Street Triple 675 2007-2014
Brake Pads
Caltric Front Rear Brake Pads Compatible with Triumph Street Triple 675 2007-2014
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Yoshimura Alpha T Slip-On Exhaust GSX-8S
Yoshimura · Exhaust Slip-on
Yoshimura Alpha T Slip-On Exhaust GSX-8S
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AJC Battery Compatible with Triumph Street Triple R ABS 675CC Motorcycle Battery (2014-2016)
Battery
AJC Battery Compatible with Triumph Street Triple R ABS 675CC Motorcycle Battery (2014-2016)
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PUIG Sport Screen Naked Series Suzuki GSX-8S
PUIG · Windscreen
PUIG Sport Screen Naked Series Suzuki GSX-8S
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NICHE Gold 525 X-Ring Chain 118 Links with Connecting Master Link
Chain & Lube
NICHE Gold 525 X-Ring Chain 118 Links with Connecting Master Link
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