CFMoto 800MT-ES vs Suzuki SV-7GX
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The CFMoto 800MT-ES and Suzuki SV-7GX are among the most cross-shopped adventure bikes of 2026. The Suzuki SV-7GX undercuts the CFMoto 800MT-ES by about $1,500, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the CFMoto 800MT-ES leads on power with 90 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Our pickCFMoto
CFMoto 800MT-ES
Suzuki
Suzuki SV-7GXThe verdict
The CFMoto 800MT-ES edges it overall at 8/10, but the Suzuki SV-7GX wins on best for new riders, so let how you ride decide.
Suzuki SV-7GX
A2-legal, 73 hp.
CFMoto 800MT-ES
90 hp and 0.39 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Suzuki SV-7GX
Our 8/10 at $8,999, the most bike per dollar.
Suzuki SV-7GX
211 kg with an 795 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.
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CFMoto 800MT-ES vs Suzuki SV-7GX: your questions answered
Which is faster, the CFMoto 800MT-ES or the Suzuki SV-7GX?
The CFMoto 800MT-ES makes the most power at 90 hp and 75 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the CFMoto 800MT-ES or the Suzuki SV-7GX?
The Suzuki SV-7GX is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $8,999.
Which is lighter, the CFMoto 800MT-ES or the Suzuki SV-7GX?
The Suzuki SV-7GX is the lightest at 211 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the CFMoto 800MT-ES or the Suzuki SV-7GX?
For a new rider we'd point to the Suzuki SV-7GX: A2-legal, 73 hp and 211 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
