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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs Suzuki GSX-8S

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 203 PS
  • 207 kg

213 PS with ram air; Kawasaki World Superbike base bike

Suzuki GSX-8S

Suzuki GSX-8S

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 83 PS
  • 202 kg

Quickshifter as standard

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R4
  2. Suzuki GSX-8S3
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R203 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t
  • LightestSuzuki GSX-8S202 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R299 km/h
  • Lowest seatSuzuki GSX-8S810 mm
  • Most ground clearanceSuzuki GSX-8S145 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R203 PS
Suzuki GSX-8S83 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm
Suzuki GSX-8S78 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t
Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R998 cc
Suzuki GSX-8S776 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R299 km/h
Suzuki GSX-8S210 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R207 kg
Suzuki GSX-8S202 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R835 mm
Suzuki GSX-8S810 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R135 mm
Suzuki GSX-8S145 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Ninja ZX-10RSuzuki GSX-8S
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanSuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Petrol tank17 L14 L
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc776 cc
Cylinders42
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power203 PS @ 13,200 rpm83 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque114.9 Nm @ 11,400 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Power to weight981 PS / tonne411 PS / tonne
Top speed299 km/h210 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight207 kg (with fluids)202 kg (with fluids)
Seat height835 mm810 mm
Ground clearance135 mm145 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,465 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M50 330 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Suzuki GSX-8S?

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R makes 203 PS @ 13,200 rpm; Suzuki GSX-8S makes 83 PS @ 8,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Suzuki GSX-8S?

Suzuki GSX-8S weighs about 202 kg and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R about 207 kg, so Suzuki GSX-8S is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Suzuki GSX-8S: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Suzuki GSX-8S if lightest, lowest seat matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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