2024 Suzuki GSX-8R vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2024 Suzuki GSX-8R 2024 Suzuki GSX-8R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
83.1 hp / 61.9 kW @ 8500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
205.2 kg / 452 lbs
2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Power
121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
228 kg / 502 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20242025
Make ModelSuzuki GSX-8RHarley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Seat Height810 mm / 31.9 in765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase146 mm / 57.7 in1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance140 mm / 5.5 in90 mm / 3.5 in
Height-1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length-2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width-840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)205.2 228
Dry Weight (kg)-221
Dry Weight-221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity14 Litres / 3.7 US gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight205.2 kg / 452 lbs228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Max Power83.1 hp / 61.9 kW @ 8500 rpm121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque78 Nm / 57.5 lb-ft @ 6800 rpm126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Displacement776 cc / 47.3 cu-in1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke84 x 70 mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio12.8:112.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid/oil cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsEuro 5-
ExhaustStainless-steel 2-into-1 exhaust system2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel InductionEFI with two 42mm throttle bodiesElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
LubricationWet sumpSemi-dry sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multiplate with assist and slipper functionsMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final DriveD.I.D O-ring chainBelt, 34/80 ratio
Gear Ratios-1st 12.21 / 2nd 9.022 / 3rd 6.994 / 4th 5.641 / 5th 4.731 / 6th 4.131
Primary Drive-Gear, 49/89 ratio
Transmission / Drive6-speed with quickshifter6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeSteelStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - Front41mm Showa inverted fork,43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearShowa shock, Linkage-assisted, spring-preload adjustableLinkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake25.0°30°
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail104 mm / 4.1 in148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front130 mm / 5.1 in92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear130mm / 5.1 in82 mm / 3.2 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 310mm floating discs with 4-piston Nissan calipersSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 240mm disc with single-piston Nissin caliperSingle 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper
ABSStandardStandard
Rims - Front-4.5 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.0 x 16
Tyres - Front120/70 x 17160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear180/55 x 17180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
WheelsCast aluminumAluminum cast, satin black