Suzuki Gsxs 950 vs Aprilia Shiver 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsxs 950 vs Aprilia Shiver 900. Suzuki Gsxs 950: 110 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 213 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~220 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not publish official figure), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Gsxs 950
Aprilia Shiver 900
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
99 Nm
90 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
215 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
213 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
110 hp @ 10,000 rpm
95 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
99 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
90 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~220 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not publish official figure)
215 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish)
Weight
213 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~5.5 L/100km or ~18 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gsxs 950
7.8/10
"A sensible, satisfying middleweight that rewards practical riders daily."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Strong electronics for price
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Stock seat hardens fast
−Mirrors vibrate annoyingly
−Styling divides opinion sharply
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
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