Kawasaki KX 250 vs Suzuki GSX 8R
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Kawasaki KX 250 or Suzuki GSX 8R? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between KX 250 and GSX 8R. Kawasaki KX 250 Price starts at Rs.7.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Suzuki GSX 8R Price starts at Rs.9.25 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD OBD-2B. Kawasaki KX 250 is 1 cylinder, 249 cc Engine can generate N/A power whereas Suzuki GSX 8R is a 2 cylinder, 776 cc Engine can generate N/A power. In terms of mileage, KX 250 provides a mileage of 30 kmpl (base model), and GSX 8R has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Kawasaki KX 250 is available in 1 colours & 1 variants whereas Suzuki GSX 8R is available in 3 colours & 1 variants.
KX 250 vs GSX 8R
Key Highlights | Kawasaki KX 250 | Suzuki GSX 8R |
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Price | Rs.7.99 Lakh | Rs.9.25 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 249 cc | 776 cc |
Power | N/A | N/A |
Mileage/Range | 30 kmpl | N/A km/charge |
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Specifications Overview
KX 250 specifications | GSX 8R specifications | |
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Variant Name | ||
On Road Price | 9.04 Lakh Price Breakup | 10.43 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | 3.6 | - |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 6.2 Litres | 14 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 249 cc | 776 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
KX 250 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | GSX 8R Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Braking System | CBS | Dual Channel abs |
Calliper Type | Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston | - |
Front Disc Size | 270 | - |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | No | - |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 14 | - |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 14 | - |
Front Wheel Size | 21 | 120/70-R17 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | No | - |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 18 | - |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 18 | - |
Rear Wheel Size | 19 | 180/55-R17 |
Wheel Type | Spoke | - |
Front Suspension | ?4minvertetelescopiforwitadjustablcompressioanreboundampin31mm | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
Rear Suspension | New Uni Trak with adjustable dual-range (high/low-speed) compression damping | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
Front Tyre Size | 80/100 - 21 | 120/70-17 |
Instrumentation
KX 250 Instrumentation | GSX 8R Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | No | - |
Touch Screen Display | No | - |
Fuel level guage | No | Digital |
Gear Indicator | No | Yes |
Tachometer | No | Digital |
Speedometer | No | Digital |
Odometer | No | Digital |
Exterior
KX 250 Exterior | GSX 8R Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | No | - |
LED headlight | - | Yes |
Warranty
KX 250 Warranty | GSX 8R Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 2 Years or 30000 km | - |
Body & Suspension
KX 250 Body & Suspension | GSX 8R Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Perimeter& aluminium | - |
Engine & Transmission
KX 250 Engine & Transmission | GSX 8R Engine & Transmission | |
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Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 4 Up | - |
Ignition | - | Electronic ignition |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | - |
Engine Capacity | 249 cc | 776 cc |
Engine Type | Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke Single | 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC |
No. of Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 2 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Top Speed | 103 kmph | - |
Bore x Stroke | 78 mm x 52.2 mm | 84.0mm x 70.0mm |
Configuration | Single Cylinder | Twin Cylinder |
Cooling type | Liquid Cooled | Liquid cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel injection |
Mileage (Claimed) | 30 kmpl | - |
Number of Gears | 5 Speed | - |
Comfort & Convenience
KX 250 Comfort & Convenience | GSX 8R Comfort & Convenience | |
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Average Speed Indicator | No | - |
Call/SMS Alerts | No | - |
Front Storage Box | No | - |
Geo Fencing | No | - |
Low Battery Indicator | No | - |
Low Oil Indicator | No | - |
Pillion Backrest | No | Yes |
Pillion Footrest | No | Yes |
Riding Modes | No | - |
Service Reminder Indicator | No | - |
Under Seat Storage | No | - |
GPS & Navigation | No | - |
Console Type | Digital | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | No | - |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | - |
Safety
KX 250 Safety | GSX 8R Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | No | - |
Hazard Warning Indicator | No | Yes |
Hazard Warning Switch | No | Yes |
Radial Tyres | No | - |
Side Stand Alarm | No | - |
Pass Light | No | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | No | Yes |
Turn Signal | - | LED |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | No | Yes |
Power Modes | No | - |
Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate | - |
Traction Control System | No | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
KX 250 Dimensions & Capacity | GSX 8R Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2190 mm | 2155 mm |
Width | 820 mm | 770 mm |
Height | 1270 mm | 1135 mm |
Wheelbase | 1485 mm | 1465 mm |
Ground Clearance | 345 mm | 145 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 6.2 Litres | 14 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 0.8 Litres | 3.9 Litres |
Body Type | Dirt | Sports |
Seat Height | 960 mm | 810 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 108 kg | 205 kg |
Pros & Cons
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Detailed Comparison of Kawasaki KX 250 and Suzuki GSX 8R
Comfort & Convenience
Kawasaki KX 250 has features like Engine Kill Switch and Suzuki GSX 8R, on the other hand, has Pillion Backrest, Pillion Footrest, Side Stand Indicator.
Dimensions
Kawasaki KX 250 has a 6.2 Litres fuel tank with 1270 mm seat height. Suzuki GSX 8R has 1135 mm seat height and 14 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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Kawasaki KX 250 and Suzuki GSX 8R FAQs
What is the on-road price of Kawasaki KX 250?
The on-road price of Kawasaki KX 250 is Rs. 9.04 Lakh in New Delhi.
What is the on-road price of Suzuki GSX 8R?
The on-road price of Suzuki GSX 8R is Rs. 10.43 Lakh in New Delhi.