Kawasaki Z650 vs Suzuki GSX 8R
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Kawasaki Z650 or Suzuki GSX 8R? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Z650 and GSX 8R. Kawasaki Z650 Price starts at Rs.6.65 Lakh (ex-showroom) for BS6 and Suzuki GSX 8R Price starts at Rs.9.25 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD OBD-2B. Kawasaki Z650 is 2 cylinder, 649 cc Engine can generate 67.31 bhp @ 8000 rpm power whereas Suzuki GSX 8R is a 2 cylinder, 776 cc Engine can generate N/A power. In terms of mileage, Z650 provides a mileage of 19.02 kmpl (base model), and GSX 8R has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Kawasaki Z650 is available in 1 colours & 1 variants whereas Suzuki GSX 8R is available in 3 colours & 1 variants.
Z650 vs GSX 8R
| Key Highlights | Kawasaki Z650 | Suzuki GSX 8R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.6.65 Lakh | Rs.9.25 Lakh |
| Engine Capacity | 649 cc | 776 cc |
| Power | 67.31 bhp @ 8000 rpm | N/A |
| Mileage/Range | 19.02 kmpl | N/A km/charge |
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Specifications Overview
| Z650 specifications | GSX 8R specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 7.53 Lakh Price Breakup | 10.43 Lakh Price Breakup |
| User Rating | 4.1 | - |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 Litres | 14 Litres |
| Engine Displacement | 649 cc | 776 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| Z650 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | GSX 8R Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel abs |
Calliper Type | Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston | - |
Front Disc Size | 300 | - |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | No | - |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 32 | - |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 32 | - |
Front Wheel Size | 17 | 120/70-R17 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | - |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36 | - |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36 | - |
Rear Wheel Size | 17 | 180/55-R17 |
Wheel Type | Alloy | - |
Front Suspension | 4mtelescopifork/125mm | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
Rear Suspension | Horizontal Back-link with adjustable preload/130mm | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
Front Tyre Size | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) | 120/70-17 |
Instrumentation
| Z650 Instrumentation | GSX 8R Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
Riding Modes Switch | No | - |
Touch Screen Display | No | - |
Fuel level guage | Yes | Digital |
Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
| Z650 Exterior | GSX 8R Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
Daytime Running Lights | Yes | - |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
| Z650 Warranty | GSX 8R Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
Basic Warranty | 2 Years or 30000 km | - |
Body & Suspension
| Z650 Body & Suspension | GSX 8R Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Trellis& high-tensile steel | - |
Engine & Transmission
| Z650 Engine & Transmission | GSX 8R Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | - |
Ignition | Digital | Electronic ignition |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | - |
Engine Capacity | 649 cc | 776 cc |
Engine Type | Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke Parallel Twin | 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 2 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | 0.12 kwh | - |
Top Speed | 201 kmph | - |
Bore x Stroke | 83 mm x 60 mm | 84.0mm x 70.0mm |
Configuration | Twin Cylinder | Twin Cylinder |
Cooling type | Liquid Cooled | Liquid cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel injection: ?36 mm x 2 with dual throttle valves | Fuel injection |
Max Power | 67.31 bhp @ 8000 rpm | - |
Comfort & Convenience
| Z650 Comfort & Convenience | GSX 8R Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
Average Speed Indicator | Yes | - |
Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | - |
Front Storage Box | No | - |
Geo Fencing | No | - |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes | - |
Low Oil Indicator | Yes | - |
Pillion Backrest | No | Yes |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes |
Riding Modes | No | - |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | - |
Under Seat Storage | No | - |
GPS & Navigation | Yes | - |
Console Type | Digital | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | - |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | - |
Safety
| Z650 Safety | GSX 8R Safety | |
|---|---|---|
AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | - |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | Yes |
Radial Tyres | Yes | - |
Side Stand Alarm | No | - |
Pass Light | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes | Yes |
Turn Signal | LED | LED |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | Yes |
Power Modes | No | - |
Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate | - |
Traction Control System | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
| Z650 Dimensions & Capacity | GSX 8R Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
Length | 2115 mm | 2155 mm |
Width | 765 mm | 770 mm |
Height | 1065 mm | 1135 mm |
Wheelbase | 1410 mm | 1465 mm |
Ground Clearance | 130 mm | 145 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 Litres | 14 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 2 Litres | 3.9 Litres |
Body Type | Sports Bike | Sports |
Seat Height | 790 mm | 810 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 191 kg | 205 kg |
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Detailed Comparison of Kawasaki Z650 and Suzuki GSX 8R
Safety
Z650 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System. GSX 8R has Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System.
Comfort & Convenience
Kawasaki Z650 has features like Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator and Suzuki GSX 8R, on the other hand, has Pillion Backrest, Pillion Footrest, Side Stand Indicator.
Dimensions
Kawasaki Z650 has a 15 Litres fuel tank with 1065 mm seat height. Suzuki GSX 8R has 1135 mm seat height and 14 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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What is the on-road price of Kawasaki Z650?
The on-road price of Kawasaki Z650 is Rs. 7.53 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.