Moto Guzzi V7 vs Suzuki GSX-8S Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	--	Refined and powerful engine Good ride quality for a sports bike Read More
Things we don't like	--	Aggressive styling is not to everyone’s taste Pillion seat lacks comfort Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	853 cc	776 cc
Maximum Power	64 hp	--
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	21 L	14 L
Bore X Stroke	84 mm x 77 mm	84.0 mm x 70.0 mm
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Engine Type	Transversal 90� V-twin	2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC Engine
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Maximum Torque	73 Nm	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
RPM at Maximum Torque	5000 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Power	6800 rpm	--
Fuel Consumption	26 kmpl	23.8 kmpl
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump
Compression Ratio	--	12.8:1
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Sport
Seating Capacity	2	2
Dry Weight	198 kg	--
Seat Height	780 mm	810 mm
Ground Clearance	--	145 mm
Wheel Base	--	1465 mm
Length	--	2115 mm
Kerb Weight	--	202 kg
Width	--	775 mm
Height	--	1105 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Reserve	4 L	--
Fuel Supply System	--	Fuel Injection

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Swingarm	Link Type
Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Inverted Telescopic Fork

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	100/90 R18	120/70 ZR17
Tyre Type	Radial	Runf
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Rear Tyre	150/70 R17	180/55 ZR17
Front Wheel Size	R18	R17

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Road, Race Road, Race	Street, Road Street, Road
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
ABS	--	Yes
Back Rest	--	No
Stability Control	--	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	--	No
Traction Control	--	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	No
Leg Guards	--	No
Launch Control	--	No

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Console

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

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Chassis & Suspension

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

Electrical

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

Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	--	No
Height Adjustable Seats	--	No