Suzuki GSX-8S vs Aprilia Tuono 660
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The Suzuki GSX-8S and Aprilia Tuono 660 are among the most cross-shopped naked bikes of 2026. The Suzuki GSX-8S undercuts the Aprilia Tuono 660 by about $1,900, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Aprilia Tuono 660 leads on power with 105 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 pickSuzuki
Suzuki GSX-8S
Aprilia
Aprilia Tuono 660The verdict
The Suzuki GSX-8S edges it overall at 8.5/10, but the Aprilia Tuono 660 wins on best for new riders, so let how you ride decide.
Aprilia Tuono 660
A2-legal, 105 hp.
Aprilia Tuono 660
105 hp and 0.57 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Suzuki GSX-8S
Our 8.5/10 at $8,999, the most bike per dollar.
Aprilia Tuono 660
183 kg with an 820 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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Suzuki GSX-8S vs Aprilia Tuono 660: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Suzuki GSX-8S or the Aprilia Tuono 660?
The Aprilia Tuono 660 makes the most power at 105 hp and 67 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Suzuki GSX-8S or the Aprilia Tuono 660?
The Suzuki GSX-8S is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $8,999.
Which is lighter, the Suzuki GSX-8S or the Aprilia Tuono 660?
The Aprilia Tuono 660 is the lightest at 183 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the Suzuki GSX-8S or the Aprilia Tuono 660?
For a new rider we'd point to the Aprilia Tuono 660: A2-legal, 105 hp and 183 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
