Suzuki recently launched its second CKD product, the Suzuki GSX-S750 in the country. It goes head-to-head with the Triumph Street Triple S.
Both the products are entry-level naked street fighter motorcycles from their respective brands. The design of the GSX-S750 draws inspiration from its litre-class brother, the GSX-S1000. The new Trump Street Triple S features an all-new bodywork, new powertrain, swingarm and digital instrument cluster, to name a few. Let’s see how the two motorcycles perform on paper:
| Specifications | Suzuki GSX-S750 | Triumph Street Triple S |
| Engine | 749 cc in-line four-cylinder DOHC engine with liquid cooling and fuel injection | 765 cc in-line 3-cylinder DOHC engine with liquid cooling and fuel injection |
| Peak Power | 114.2 PS at 10,500 rpm | 113 PS at 11,250 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 81 Nm at 9,000 rpm | 73 Nm at 10,421 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front Suspension | KYB upside down front forks with adjustable preload | 41 mm Showa upside down Separate Function Forks |
| Rear Suspension | Link-type monoshock with adjustable preload | Showa monoshock with piggyback reservoir, adjustable preload |
| Front Brake | 310 mm twin petal discs with Nissin radial callipers | 310 mm twin discs with Nissin sliding callipers |
| Rear Brake | Petal disc | 220 mm disc |
| Front Tyre | 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W), Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S21 | 120/70ZR17, Pirelli Rosso Corsa |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR 17 M/C (73 W), Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S21 | 180/55ZR17, Pirelli Rosso Corsa |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 16 litres | 17.4 litres |
| Weight | 215 kg, kerb | 166 kg, dry |
| Seat Height | 820 mm | 810 mm |
| Price | INR 7,45,000, ex-showroom, New Delhi | INR 9,19,500, ex-showroom, pan-India |
The Suzuki GSX-S750 features Suzuki Easy Start System which helps in starting the motorcycle with just a simple press of the starter button. There’s a low-rpm assist for negotiating in traffic and there’s a three-mode traction control system as well. Mode one is for sport riding; mode two for typical road conditions, and mode three delivers maximum traction control. The Triumph Street Triple S gets switchable traction control, and two riding modes: Rain and Road.
Both the motorcycles come with dual-channel ABS as standard. The GSX-S750 is heavier and has a 10 mm higher seat as well. On the other hand, the Street Triple has a marginally bigger fuel tank capacity. When it comes to value for money, the GSX-S750 undercuts the Street Triple S by INR 1,74,500. The on-road price of the GSX is likely to match the ex-showroom price of the Street Triple S.
