Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Suzuki GSX-8R: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Kawasaki Ninja 650 (2020-present) and the Suzuki GSX-8R (2024-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Kawasaki Ninja 650 67 hp, Suzuki GSX-8R 82 hp.
- Torque: Kawasaki Ninja 650 65.8 Nm, Suzuki GSX-8R 78 Nm.
- Weight: Kawasaki Ninja 650 192 kg, Suzuki GSX-8R 205 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Kawasaki Ninja 650 (2020-present)67
- Suzuki GSX-8R (2024-present)82 (best)
Torque Nm
- Kawasaki Ninja 650 (2020-present)65.8
- Suzuki GSX-8R (2024-present)78 (best)
Weight kg
- Kawasaki Ninja 650 (2020-present)192 (best)
- Suzuki GSX-8R (2024-present)205
Full specs
| Specification |  2020-present Remove |  2024-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Supersport | Supersport |
| Years | 2020-present | 2024-present |
| Engine | 649cc liquid-cooled DOHC 8-valve parallel-twin | 776cc |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 649 cc | 776 cc |
| Power | 67 hp @ 8,000 rpm | 82 hp @ 8,500 rpmBest |
| Torque | 65.8 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpmBest |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual, chain final drive, assist-and-slipper clutch | 6-speed, slip/assist clutch, chain final drive |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 192 kg (wet)Best | 205 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 810 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15.1 LBest | 14 L |
| Front suspension | 41mm telescopic fork (KYB), non-adjustable, ~124mm (4.9 in) travel | Showa SFF-BP inverted fork, 41mm, 130mm (5.1 in) travel, non-adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Linkage-assisted single shock (KYB), adjustable spring preload only, ~130mm (5.1 in) travel | Showa link-type single shock, 130mm (5.1 in) travel; spring preload adjustable (some sources also list rebound damping adjustable) |
| Brake system | ABS optional (+$400); Nissin brakes | ABS standard front & rear; linked brake system front-to-rear |
| Front brake | Dual 300mm petal discs, 2-piston Nissin calipers | Nissin radial-mount 4-piston calipers, twin 310mm (12.2 in) discs |
| Rear brake | Single 220mm petal disc, Nissin caliper | Nissin 1-piston caliper, single 240mm (9.4 in) disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 (Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2) | Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2, 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W), tubeless |
| Rear tire | 160/60-17 (Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2) | Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2, 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W), tubeless |
| Quickshifter | No | Yes |
| Launch price | USD 7,399 (US)Best | USD 9,699 (US MSRP excl destination) |