Honda CBR650R vs Suzuki GSX-8R: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Honda CBR650R (2024-present) and the Suzuki GSX-8R (2024-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Honda CBR650R 94 hp, Suzuki GSX-8R 82 hp.
- Torque: Honda CBR650R 63 Nm, Suzuki GSX-8R 78 Nm.
- Weight: Honda CBR650R 211 kg, Suzuki GSX-8R 205 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Honda CBR650R (2024-present)94 (best)
- Suzuki GSX-8R (2024-present)82
Torque Nm
- Honda CBR650R (2024-present)63
- Suzuki GSX-8R (2024-present)78 (best)
Weight kg
- Honda CBR650R (2024-present)211
- Suzuki GSX-8R (2024-present)205 (best)
Full specs
| Specification |  2024-present · E-Clutch Remove |  2024-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Supersport | Supersport |
| Years | 2024-present | 2024-present |
| Engine | 649cc liquid-cooled inline-four, DOHC 16-valve | 776cc |
| Cylinders | 4 | 2 |
| Displacement | 649 cc | 776 cc |
| Power | 94 hp @ 12,000 rpmBest | 82 hp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 63 Nm @ 9,500 rpm | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpmBest |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual with Honda E-Clutch automated clutch actuation | 6-speed, slip/assist clutch, chain final drive |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 211 kg (wet) | 205 kg (wet)Best |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 810 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15.4 LBest | 14 L |
| Front suspension | 41mm Showa SFF-BP inverted fork, non-adjustable, 4.7 in travel | Showa SFF-BP inverted fork, 41mm, 130mm (5.1 in) travel, non-adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Showa single shock, preload adjustable, 5.0 in travel | Showa link-type single shock, 130mm (5.1 in) travel; spring preload adjustable (some sources also list rebound damping adjustable) |
| Brake system | 2-channel ABS | ABS standard front & rear; linked brake system front-to-rear |
| Front brake | Dual 310mm floating discs, 4-piston radial-mount Nissin calipers | Nissin radial-mount 4-piston calipers, twin 310mm (12.2 in) discs |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm disc, 1-piston caliper | Nissin 1-piston caliper, single 240mm (9.4 in) disc |
| Front tire | 120/70ZR17 | Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2, 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W), tubeless |
| Rear tire | 180/55ZR17 | Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2, 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W), tubeless |
| Quickshifter | No | Yes |
| Launch price | USD 9,899 (US) | USD 9,699 (US MSRP excl destination)Best |