Suzuki GSX-S 8 (2026) vs Kawasaki W 230 (2026) vs Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster (2026)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Kawasaki | Triumph |
| Model: | GSX-S 8 | W 230 | Bonneville Speedmaster |
| Years: | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve | Four stoke, parallel twin, 270? crank angle, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 776 cc / 47.3 cu-in | 233 cc | 1198 cc / 73.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 84 x 70 mm | 67 x 66 mm | 97.6 x 80 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.8:1 | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid/oil cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | EFI with two 42mm throttle bodies | DFI? with 32mm throttle body | Electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control. 2 riding modes (Road, Rain) |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 83.1 hp / 61.9 kW @ 8500 rpm | 17 hp / 12.7 kW @ 7000 rpm | 57.5 kW / 76.9 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 78 Nm / 57.5 lb-ft @ 6800 rpm | 19 Nm / 14 lb-ft @ 5800 rpm | 106 Nm / 78.2 lb-ft @ 3750 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multiplate with assist and slipper functions | Wet multi-disc, manual | Wet, multi-plate, slip & assist |
| Transmission: | 6-speed with quickshifter | 6 Speed, return shift | 6-Speed |
| Final Drive: | D.I.D O-ring chain | Sealed chain | X-ring chain |
| Frame: | Steel | Semi-double cradle, steel | Tubular steel, twin cradle frame |
| Front Suspension: | 43mm KYB inverted fork, non-adjustable | 37mm Telescopic fork | 47 mm Showa cartridge forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Linkage-assisted, spring-preload adjustable KYB shock | Twin shocks with spring preload adjustability | KYB Mono-shock RSU with linkage and preload adjustment |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 310mm floating discs with 4-piston Nissan calipers | Single 265 mm disc with 2-piston calipers | 2 x 310mm disc, Brembo 2-piston floating calipers, OCABS |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240mm disc with single-piston Nissin caliper | Single 220 mm disc with 1-piston caliper | Single 255mm disc, Nissin single piston sliding caliper, OCABS |
| ABS: | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 x 17 | 90/90-18 | 130/90-16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 x 17 | 110/90-17 | 150/80-16 |
| Rake: | 25.0? | 27? | 25.3? |
| Trail: | 104 mm / 4.1 in | 94 mm / 3.7 in | 91.4 mm / 3.6 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1460 mm / 57.5 in | 1415 mm / 55.7 in | 1500 mm / 59.1 in |
| Seat Height: | 810 mm / 31.9 in | 744 mm / 29.3 in | 705 mm / 27.8 in |
| Wet Weight: | 202 kg / 445 lbs | 143 kg / 315.3 lbs | 263 kg / 580 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |