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Suzuki GSX-8R vs Triumph Daytona 660: Competition Check

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Suzuki GSX-8R vs Triumph Daytona 660: Competition Check

Suzuki recently launched its middle-weight sportbike, the GSX-8R in India. With a price tag of Rs. 9.25 lakh, it seems like an attractive package, especially when you consider the Triumph Dayton 660, which boasts a smaller displacement but is slightly more expensive. However, there’s much more to this comparison than just displacement and we shed light on all the aspects in detail.

Suzuki GSX-8R Head Light

Design

The Daytona 660 harks back to its 675cc forefather on the design front with a pair of wide LED headlamps flanking a central air intake. The GSX-8R, on the other hand, looks inspired by the GSX-R1000 with a compact, vertically-stacked headlamp with air intakes on both sides. Both bikes get angular side fairings, a muscular fuel tank, and a stubby and upswept tail section.

Suzuki GSX-8R TFT / Instrument Cluster

Features

Both bikes are quite similar on the feature front. The Daytona 660’s instrumentation setup comprises an LCD-TFT combination with Bluetooth connectivity. Whereas, the GSX gets a colour LCD console with connectivity. What’s common is the presence of ride-by-wire, multi-level traction control, multiple riding modes, and dual-channel ABS. However, the Suzuki gets bi-directional quick as standard while Triumph offers it as an option for the Daytona.

Suzuki GSX-8R Left Side View

Engine

This is where both bikes majorly differ and offer varying traits in terms of cylinder configuration, power and torque output. The GSX-8R is powered by a 776cc, twin-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine with a 270-degree crank that produces 81.8bhp at 8,500rpm and 78Nm of peak torque at 6,800rpm. On the other hand, the Daytona runs on a 660cc, inline triple-cylinder engine that makes less torque at 69Nm but substantially more power at 94bhp. Both engine come mated to a six-speed gearbox along with an assist and slipper clutch.

Suzuki GSX-8R Right Side View

Cycleparts

The Daytona is underpinned by a steel perimeter frame that is suspended by non-adjustable 41mm Showa SFF-BP USD front forks and a Showa monoshock with preload adjustment. The braking hardware comprises twin 310mm front discs and a 220mm disc at the rear with Triumph-branded callipers. Meanwhile, the GSX-8R is based on a steel diamond frame that adjoins Showa suspension at both ends with no adjustability, barring the provision to tweak the rear preload. The stopping power comes from a dual 310mm front and a single 240mm rear disc.

Price

Suzuki has priced the GSX-8R at Rs. 9.25 lakh making it marginally more affordable than the Triumph Dayton 660 which is pegged at Rs. 9.72 lakh (both prices are ex-showroom).

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Mumbai₹ 11,53,351
Bangalore₹ 11,54,546
Delhi₹ 10,42,351
Pune₹ 11,53,351
Hyderabad₹ 10,79,351
Ahmedabad₹ 10,23,851
Chennai₹ 10,79,351
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