Suzuki GSX-8S vs LiveWire S2 Del Mar
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The Suzuki GSX-8S and LiveWire S2 Del Mar are among the most cross-shopped naked bikes of 2026. The Suzuki GSX-8S undercuts the LiveWire S2 Del Mar by about $6,500, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the LiveWire S2 Del Mar leads on power with 84 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
LiveWire
LiveWire S2 Del MarThe verdict
The Suzuki GSX-8S edges it overall at 8.5/10, but the LiveWire S2 Del Mar wins on most exciting, so let how you ride decide.
Suzuki GSX-8S
81 hp.
LiveWire S2 Del Mar
84 hp and 0.42 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Suzuki GSX-8S
Our 8.5/10 at $8,999, the most bike per dollar.
LiveWire S2 Del Mar
199 kg with an 775 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Suzuki GSX-8S
Our top score in this matchup at 8.5/10.
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 LiveWire S2 Del Mar: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Suzuki GSX-8S or the LiveWire S2 Del Mar?
The LiveWire S2 Del Mar makes the most power at 84 hp and 263 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Suzuki GSX-8S or the LiveWire S2 Del Mar?
The Suzuki GSX-8S is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $8,999.
Which is lighter, the Suzuki GSX-8S or the LiveWire S2 Del Mar?
The LiveWire S2 Del Mar is the lightest at 199 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 LiveWire S2 Del Mar?
For a new rider we'd point to the Suzuki GSX-8S: 81 hp and 202 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
