Suzuki GSX-8R vs Yamaha YZF-R7: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Suzuki GSX-8R (2024-present) and the Yamaha YZF-R7 (2026-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Suzuki GSX-8R 82 hp, Yamaha YZF-R7 72.4 hp.
- Torque: Suzuki GSX-8R 78 Nm, Yamaha YZF-R7 67 Nm.
- Weight: Suzuki GSX-8R 205 kg, Yamaha YZF-R7 189.1 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Suzuki GSX-8R (2024-present)82 (best)
- Yamaha YZF-R7 (2026-present)72.4
Torque Nm
- Suzuki GSX-8R (2024-present)78 (best)
- Yamaha YZF-R7 (2026-present)67
Weight kg
- Suzuki GSX-8R (2024-present)205
- Yamaha YZF-R7 (2026-present)189.1 (best)
Full specs
| Specification |  2024-present Remove |  2026-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Supersport | Supersport |
| Years | 2024-present | 2026-present |
| Engine | 776cc | 689cc liquid-cooled DOHC parallel-twin (CP2 crossplane crank), 4 valves/cylinder, EFI with YCC-T, 11.5:1 compression |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 776 cc | 689 cc |
| Power | 82 hp @ 8,500 rpmBest | 72.4 hp @ 8,750 rpm |
| Torque | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpmBest | 67 Nm @ 6,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed, slip/assist clutch, chain final drive | 6-speed manual with assist & slipper clutch, chain final drive |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 205 kg (wet) | 189.1 kg (wet)Best |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 831 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 14 L | 14 L |
| Front suspension | Showa SFF-BP inverted fork, 41mm, 130mm (5.1 in) travel, non-adjustable | 41mm KYB inverted fork, fully adjustable (preload, compression, rebound); travel shortened vs. prior gen — sources give 4.7in or 5.1in, unresolved |
| Rear suspension | Showa link-type single shock, 130mm (5.1 in) travel; spring preload adjustable (some sources also list rebound damping adjustable) | KYB single shock, redesigned link-type swingarm, adjustable preload and rebound; travel reported as 4.8in or 5.1in depending on source |
| Brake system | ABS standard front & rear; linked brake system front-to-rear | ABS standard; new six-axis IMU enables cornering ABS |
| Front brake | Nissin radial-mount 4-piston calipers, twin 310mm (12.2 in) discs | Dual 298mm hydraulic discs, 4-piston radial-mount calipers (Advics per one source), Brembo master cylinder |
| Rear brake | Nissin 1-piston caliper, single 240mm (9.4 in) disc | Single 245mm hydraulic disc, 1-piston Nissin caliper, switchable rear ABS |
| Front tire | Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2, 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W), tubeless | 120/70-17 Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 |
| Rear tire | Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2, 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W), tubeless | 180/55-17 Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 |
| Quickshifter | Yes | Yes |
| Launch price | USD 9,699 (US MSRP excl destination) | USD 9,399 (US)Best |