Suzuki GSX-8T / GSX-8TT vs Yamaha XSR700: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Suzuki GSX-8T / GSX-8TT (2026-present) and the Yamaha XSR700 (2022-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Suzuki GSX-8T / GSX-8TT 82.9 hp, Yamaha XSR700 73.4 hp.
- Torque: Suzuki GSX-8T / GSX-8TT 78 Nm, Yamaha XSR700 67 Nm.
- Weight: Suzuki GSX-8T / GSX-8TT 203 kg, Yamaha XSR700 186 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Suzuki GSX-8T / GSX-8TT (2026-present)82.9 (best)
- Yamaha XSR700 (2022-present)73.4
Torque Nm
- Suzuki GSX-8T / GSX-8TT (2026-present)78 (best)
- Yamaha XSR700 (2022-present)67
Weight kg
- Suzuki GSX-8T / GSX-8TT (2026-present)203
- Yamaha XSR700 (2022-present)186 (best)
Full specs
| Specification |  2026-present · GSX-8TT Remove |  2022-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Classic/Retro | Classic/Retro |
| Years | 2026-present | 2022-present |
| Engine | 776cc DOHC parallel-twin | 689cc liquid-cooled CP2 parallel-twin, DOHC 8-valve, 270-degree crossplane crankshaft, Euro5 |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 776 cc | 689 cc |
| Power | 82.9 hp @ 8,500 rpmBest | 73.4 hp @ 8,750 rpm |
| Torque | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpmBest | 67 Nm @ 6,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual, chain final drive, bi-directional quickshifter | 6-speed manual, chain final drive |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 203 kg (wet) | 186 kg (wet)Best |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 835 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 16.5 LBest | 14 L |
| Front suspension | KYB inverted fork, 41mm, 130mm (5.1 in) travel, coil spring, oil damped | 41mm telescopic fork, non-adjustable, 5.1in (130mm) travel |
| Rear suspension | KYB link-type single shock, 130mm (5.1 in) travel, coil spring, oil damped, cam-style preload adjuster | Aluminum swingarm with single shock, adjustable spring preload (rebound not adjustable), 5.1in (130mm) travel |
| Brake system | ABS standard front & rear | ABS standard, front-to-rear linked brake system standard |
| Front brake | Nissin radial-mount 4-piston calipers, twin discs | Dual 298mm hydraulic discs, 4-piston monoblock calipers |
| Rear brake | Nissin 1-piston caliper, single disc | Single 245mm hydraulic disc |
| Front tire | Dunlop Roadsport2-X, 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W), tubeless | 120/70 ZR17 Michelin Road 5 |
| Rear tire | Dunlop Roadsport2-X, 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W), tubeless | 180/55 ZR17 Michelin Road 5 |
| Quickshifter | Yes | No |
| Launch price | USD 11,149 (US MSRP, MY2026 launch) | USD 8,799 (US)Best |