Suzuki GSX-8TT vs Triumph Thruxton 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki GSX-8TT vs Triumph Thruxton 900. Suzuki GSX-8TT: 82 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 203 kg (445 lb) curb weight, top speed ?. Triumph Thruxton 900: 69 hp @ 7,400 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki GSX-8TT
Triumph Thruxton 900
Horsepower (hp)
82 hp
69 hp
Torque (Nm)
57 Nm
68 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
203 kg
215 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
82 hp @ 8,500 rpm
69 hp @ 7,400 rpm
Torque
57 lb-ft (78 Nm) @ 6,800 rpm
68 Nm @ 5,800 rpm
Top Speed
—
185 km/h
Weight
203 kg (445 lb) curb
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
—
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Thruxton 900
7.5/10
"A genuinely rewarding retro twin if you buy carefully."
Pros
+Addictive exhaust note
+Strong mid-range torque
+Timeless styling holds value
Cons
−Vibration above 70mph
−Stock seat punishes long rides
−Cam chain tensioner weakness
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