Triumph Daytona 660 vs Suzuki GSX-8R
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Triumph Daytona 660 and Suzuki GSX-8R are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹151 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Daytona 660 takes 2 of the 4 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 7/10 for the Daytona 660 and 7/10 for the GSX-8R.
Category by category
Price
Daytona 660
The Daytona 660 starts ₹151 lower (₹9,88,400 against ₹9,88,551), about ₹10 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
GSX-8R
GSX-8R claims 23.8 kmpl against 20 kmpl. That is roughly ₹12,013 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Daytona 660
Daytona 660 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 467 against 399 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Daytona 660 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is spirited riding
- your priority is weekend rides
Buy the GSX-8R if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you live where Suzuki's bigger service network matters
- your priority is sports-bike upgraders
- your priority is weekend track days
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Daytona 660 | GSX-8R |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹9,88,400 | ₹9,88,551 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹11,12,158 | ₹11,12,324 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹2,46,480 | ₹1,86,415 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹53,384 | ₹53,392 |
| Five-year total | ₹14,42,022 | ₹13,82,131 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | TriumphDaytona 660 | SuzukiGSX-8R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹9,88,400 | ₹9,88,551 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹31,340 | ₹31,350 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 660 cc | 776 cc |
| Engine type | 3 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 93.9 bhp | 81.8 bhp |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 20 kmpl | 23.8 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 201 kg | 205 kg |
| Fuel tank | 14 L | 14 L |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 810 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 145 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1426 mm | 1465 mm |
| Length | 2084 mm | 2155 mm |
| Width | 736 mm | 770 mm |
| Height | 1145 mm | 1135 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 310 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 310 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Showa 41mm Upside Down Separate Function Forks | SHOWA Inverted Telescopic, Coil Spring, Oil Damped |
| Rear suspension | Showa Monoshock RSU, with Preload Adjustment | SHOWA link type, Mono Shock, Coil Spring, Oil Damped |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 | 180/55-ZR17 |
Daytona 660 vs GSX-8R: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Daytona 660 or the GSX-8R?
- The Daytona 660 is cheaper by ₹151 at the base variant (₹9,88,400 against ₹9,88,551 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Daytona 660 or the GSX-8R?
- The GSX-8R claims 23.8 kmpl against 20 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Daytona 660 and GSX-8R in Delhi?
- About ₹166: roughly ₹11,12,158 for the Daytona 660 and ₹11,12,324 for the GSX-8R, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹14,42,022 for the Daytona 660 and ₹13,82,131 for the GSX-8R, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The GSX-8R comes out ₹59,891 ahead.
