Suzuki Gsx-8s vs Yamaha Fz25
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsx-8s vs Yamaha Fz25. 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. Yamaha Fz25: 20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 153 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Gsx-8s
Yamaha Fz25
Horsepower (hp)
82.9 hp
20.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
20.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
153 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
82.9 hp @ 8,500 rpm
20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
20.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
approx. 190 km/h (estimated)
130 km/h
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
approx. 5.2 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Yamaha Fz25
7.5/10
"A genuinely solid commuter that rewards patient, informed buyers."
Pros
+Reliable fuel-injected engine
+Strong resale value retention
+Low running costs
Cons
−Vibes above 7,000rpm
−Rear suspension often neglected
−Highway cruising feels strained
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