Suzuki GSX-8S vs Yamaha MT-09 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Refined and powerful engine Good ride quality for a sports bike Read More	Very competent engine Superb electronics and equipment Effortless learner friendly usability Read More
Things we don't like	Aggressive styling is not to everyone’s taste Pillion seat lacks comfort Read More	Weird design Pillion rider comfort Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	776 cc	847 cc
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	14 L	14 L
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Bore X Stroke	84.0 mm x 70.0 mm	78 mm x 59.1 mm
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	3 In 1 Exhaust
Engine Type	2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC Engine	3-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC, 4-Valves
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Wet Sump
Compression Ratio	12.8:1	11.5:1
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	--
No. Of Cylinder	2	3
Maximum Power	--	113.4 hp
Maximum Torque	--	87.5 Nm
RPM at Maximum Torque	--	8500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	--	10000 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Sport
Ground Clearance	145 mm	140 mm
Wheel Base	1465 mm	1400 mm
Length	2115 mm	2085 mm
Kerb Weight	202 kg	179 kg
Seat Height	810 mm	805 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Width	775 mm	745 mm
Height	1105 mm	1090 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	--	3.4 L

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Ignition System	--	TCI

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type	Runflat	Runflat, Tubeless
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17	180/55 ZR17
Front Wheel Size	R17	ZR17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	ZR17

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Inverted Telescopic Fork	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Link Type	Swing Arm
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	137 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	130 mm

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	--
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Stability Control	Yes	--
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	No	--
Traction Control	Yes	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	No	--
Leg Guards	No	--
Riding Modes	Street, Road Street, Road	Sport Sport
Launch Control	No	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No
Shutter Lock	--	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Navigator	--	No
Side Stand Indicator	--	No
Oil Change Indicator	--	Yes

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Electrical

Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Accessory Outlet	No	No
Head Lamp	LED LED	--
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	No	No
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No

Chassis & Suspension

Chrome Garnish	No	--
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Straight Dual Straight
Body Frame Type	--	Diamond Diamond

Brake

Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc