Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Suzuki GSX-8R

Suzuki GSX-8R Price starts at Rs. 9.25 Lakh which is Rs. 2.09 Lakh costlier than base model of Kawasaki Ninja 650 priced at Rs. 7.16 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kawasaki Ninja 650 is 21 kmpl. In technical specifications, Kawasaki Ninja 650 is powered by 649 cc engine , while Suzuki GSX-8R is powered by 776 cc engine. Kawasaki Ninja 650 is available in 1 different colours while Suzuki GSX-8R comes with 3 colours. The Comparison Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Suzuki GSX-8R can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Ninja 650 vs GSX-8R

Key Highlights Ninja 650 STDGSX-8R STD
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Max Power 68 PS @ 8000 rpm ...
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Ninja 650 vs GSX-8R Key Highlights

Basic Info Kawasaki Ninja 650 STDSuzuki GSX-8R STD
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Brand Name Kawasaki Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 7.16 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 9.25 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Max Power 68 PS @ 8000 rpm ...
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Kawasaki Ninja 650 Colors
Suzuki GSX-8R Colors
Brakes Front Double Disc Double Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 19,604 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 25,326 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 35,340 Ninja 650 Insurance Rs. 32,355 GSX-8R Insurance
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Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin
4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Engine Displacement
649 cc
776 cc
Max Power
68 PS @ 8000 rpm
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Max Torque
64 Nm @ 6700 rpm
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Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
83 mm
84.0 mm
Stroke
60 mm
70.0 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
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Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital
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Compression Ratio
10.8:1
12.8 : 1

Brakes Front
Double Disc
Double Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
21 kmpl
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Tyre Size
Front :-120/70ZR17, Rear :-160/60ZR17
Front :-120/70ZR17 Rear :-180/55ZR17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
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Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
790 mm
810 mm
Length*Width*Height
2115*740*1145 mm3
2155*770*1135 mm3
Wheelbase
1410 mm
1465 mm
Length
2115 mm
2155 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
145 mm
Height
1145 mm
1135 mm
Width
740 mm
770 mm
Fuel Capacity
15 Liters
14 Liters
Kerb Weight
196 Kg
205 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Diameter
300 mm
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Rear Brake Diameter
220 mm
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Additional Features
Lubrication - Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump, Rake - 24°, Trail - 100 mm
Suzuki Intelligent Control System, Suzuki Clutch Assist System, Suzuki Intelligent Ride System
Headlight
LED
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Super Bikes, Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Internet Connectivity
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Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
Display
5-inch colour TFT LCD
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
...
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Clock
...
Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
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Odometer
Digital
Digital

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kawasaki Ninja 650
  • No power loss in the BS6 guise
  • Now gets a 4.3-inch colour-TFT screen with smartphone connectivity
  • Shod with grippier Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 tyres.
Kawasaki Ninja 650
  • Has become pricey
  • Engine lacks excitement
  • Skimps on adjustable suspension
  • radial brake calipers or electronic aids.
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Q. I am confused between Ninja 650 2020 KRT edition VS CBR 650R? Which one is better?
  • CBR650R makes more power and at higher RPM and makes slightly lesser torque. Ninja being a twin cylinder engine makes more torque at lower rpm although it makes lesser power. Ninja 650 is good for long distance cruising. CBR with the 4 cylinder engine gives a sporty riding experience and makes more top speed than Ninja 650.
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The Kawasaki Ninja 650 is cheaper than Suzuki GSX-8R by Rs. 2.09 Lakh.

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