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Suzuki GSX-8S vs Honda CBR650R

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

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Suzuki GSX-8S

Suzuki GSX-8S

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 83 PS
  • 202 kg

Quickshifter as standard

Honda CBR650R

Honda CBR650R2024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 649 cc
  • 95 PS
  • 209 kg

Four-cylinder, with Honda E-Clutch as an option

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki GSX-8S3
  2. Honda CBR650R3
  • Most powerHonda CBR650R95 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Honda CBR650R455 PS/t
  • LightestSuzuki GSX-8S202 kg
  • Highest top speedHonda CBR650R225 km/h
  • 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

Suzuki GSX-8S83 PS
Honda CBR650R95 PS

Torque

Suzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
Honda CBR650R63 Nm

Power to weight

Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
Honda CBR650R455 PS/t

Engine size

Suzuki GSX-8S776 cc
Honda CBR650R649 cc

Top speed

Suzuki GSX-8S210 km/h
Honda CBR650R225 km/h

Weight

Suzuki GSX-8S202 kg
Honda CBR650R209 kg

Seat height

Suzuki GSX-8S810 mm
Honda CBR650R810 mm

Ground clearance

Suzuki GSX-8S145 mm
Honda CBR650R130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsSuzuki GSX-8SHonda CBR650R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandSuzuki · JapanHonda · Japan
Type of bikeStreetSports
Petrol tank14 L15.4 L
Engine and performance
Engine size776 cc649 cc
Cylinders24
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power83 PS @ 8,500 rpm95 PS @ 12,000 rpm
Torque78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm63 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
Power to weight411 PS / tonne455 PS / tonne
Top speed210 km/h225 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight202 kg (with fluids)209 kg (with fluids)
Seat height810 mm810 mm
Ground clearance145 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,465 mm1,450 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17
Suspension (front / back)—41 mm Showa SFF-BP fork / Monoshock

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, Suzuki GSX-8S or Honda CBR650R?

Honda CBR650R makes 95 PS @ 12,000 rpm; Suzuki GSX-8S makes 83 PS @ 8,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Suzuki GSX-8S or Honda CBR650R?

Suzuki GSX-8S weighs about 202 kg and Honda CBR650R about 209 kg, so Suzuki GSX-8S is easier to push and park.

Suzuki GSX-8S or Honda CBR650R: which should I buy?

Buy Suzuki GSX-8S if you care most about most pulling power, lightest. Buy Honda CBR650R if most power, quickest (power to weight) 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.