42.2
/ 100
Suzuki motorcycles
Two Suzuki models on the books, from the GSX-8S at €8,990 to the DR-Z4SM at €9,699, scored between 40.8 and 42.2 out of 100. Scores are computed within each bike's own class, so the small bikes are ranked against their own rivals rather than against their bigger siblings; the Suzuki that does best in its class is the DR-Z4SM at 42.2. The DR-Z4SM is the lightest at 154 kg wet and the longest between oil services at 6,000 km; the GSX-8S is the cheapest at €8,990. Scheduled servicing runs from roughly €335 per 10,000 km on the DR-Z4SM to €390 on the GSX-8S, on the workshop rates published with every maintenance guide. The most powerful is the GSX-8S with 82.9 hp, which the formula weighs against weight, price and running costs rather than taking at face value. Every figure comes from a spec sheet and feeds the same 100-point formula, so the order below is arithmetic rather than brand loyalty. Each card links to the bike's maintenance guide and its closest head to heads, and the table underneath puts the whole range in one place.
Suzuki in numbers
| Bikes | 2 |
|---|---|
| Score range | 40.8 to 42.2 / 100Suzuki DR-Z4SM |
| Lightest | 154 kg wetSuzuki DR-Z4SM |
| Cheapest | €8,990Suzuki GSX-8S |
| Most power | 82.9 hpSuzuki GSX-8S |
| Longest service interval | 6,000 km between oil servicesSuzuki DR-Z4SM |
| Cheapest to service | ~€335 per 10,000 kmSuzuki DR-Z4SM |
40.8
/ 100
Suzuki service intervals and costs
Oil and valve intervals from each service book, and what scheduled servicing costs per 10,000 km on the workshop rates published with every guide. Cheapest first.
| Bike | Oil service | Valve check | Servicing / 10,000 km |
|---|---|---|---|
| SuzukiDR-Z4SM maintenance guide | 6,000 km | 24,000 km | ~€335 |
| SuzukiGSX-8S maintenance guide | 6,000 km | 24,000 km | ~€390 |
Suzuki comparisons
KTM 390 SMC R vs Suzuki DR-Z4SM
45 hp vs 38 hp / 161 kg vs 154 kg
Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono vs Suzuki DR-Z4SM
77.5 hp vs 38 hp / 161 kg vs 154 kg
KTM 125 SMC R vs Suzuki DR-Z4SM
15 hp vs 38 hp / 152 kg vs 154 kg
Fantic XMF 125 Performance vs Suzuki DR-Z4SM
15 hp vs 38 hp / 127 kg vs 154 kg
Aprilia SX 125 vs Suzuki DR-Z4SM
15 hp vs 38 hp / 136 kg vs 154 kg
Honda CB750 Hornet vs Suzuki GSX-8S
91.8 hp vs 82.9 hp / 190 kg vs 202 kg