Suzuki SV-7GX vs CFMoto 800MT-ES
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The Suzuki SV-7GX and CFMoto 800MT-ES 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 pickSuzuki
Suzuki SV-7GX
CFMoto
CFMoto 800MT-ESThe verdict
The Suzuki SV-7GX edges it overall at 8/10, but the CFMoto 800MT-ES wins on most exciting, 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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Suzuki SV-7GX vs CFMoto 800MT-ES: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Suzuki SV-7GX or the CFMoto 800MT-ES?
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 Suzuki SV-7GX or the CFMoto 800MT-ES?
The Suzuki SV-7GX is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $8,999.
Which is lighter, the Suzuki SV-7GX or the CFMoto 800MT-ES?
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 Suzuki SV-7GX or the CFMoto 800MT-ES?
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.
