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Suzuki GSX-8R 2024 vs. Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025

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Overview - Suzuki GSX-8R 2024 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025

Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-8R 2024 compared to Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024
Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025
Suzuki GSX-8R 2024
Suzuki GSX-8R 2024
Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025
Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn line crankpin offsetEngine typeIn line
BoreBore84 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke70 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power83 HPEngine power68.2 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque78 NmTorque65.7 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,800 rpmRpm at Torque7,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.8 Compression Ratio10.8
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement776 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
RakeRake65 degreeRake65.5 degree
TrailTrail104 mmTrail100 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyPetal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,155 mmLength2,055 mm
WidthWidth770 mmWidth740 mm
HeightHeight1,135 mmHeight1,135 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,465 mmWheelbase1,410 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height810 mmSeat Height790 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)205 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)193 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2, ALicense compliancyA

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT displayEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

The Suzuki GSX-8R takes the popular and excellent recipe of the 8S and packs it into a high-quality package in the road sports class. With its lively riding performance, it can score points on country roads without being too extreme for everyday use. Although the price is higher than its naked bike sister, those who want a sportier bike should go for the GSX-8R.

powerful engine with powerful centre

crisp quickshifter

sporty but not uncomfortable riding position

good feel for the front wheel

high-quality electronics package

cool looks

Shock could respond more finely

A mode with slight load change

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Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki GSX-8R vs Kawasaki Ninja 650

Price Suzuki GSX-8R

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Price Kawasaki Ninja 650

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