Kawasaki Z650 vs Suzuki GSX-8R

Should you buy Kawasaki Z650 or Suzuki GSX-8R Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Kawasaki Z650 price in is Rs (ex-showroom price) whereas the Suzuki GSX-8R price in is Rs (ex-showroom). The engine in the Z650 makes 68 PS and 64 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of GSX-8R stand at 82.93 PS and 78 Nm respectively. Kawasaki offers the Z650 in 1 colours whereas the Suzuki GSX-8R comes in 3 colours. Out of 6 user reviews, GSX-8R scores 4.4 whereas the Kawasaki Z650 tallies 4.2 out of 5 based on 9 user reviews..The Kawasaki Z650 Mileage is around 19.02 kmpl, while the Suzuki GSX-8R Mileage is around 23.8 kmpl.

Z650 vs GSX-8R

Key Highlights	Z650	GSX-8R
Mileage (City)	19.02 kmpl	23.8 kmpl
Max Power	68 PS @ 8000 rpm	82.93 PS @ 8500 rpm
Body Type	Sports Naked Bikes	Super Bikes
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC	4 Stroke, 2 Cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC

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Rs7,26,000^*
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Basic Information	Kawasaki Z650	Suzuki GSX-8R
On-Road Price	Rs.8,13,311* Onwards	Rs.11,00,987* Onwards
Mileage (City)	19.02 kmpl	23.8 kmpl
Max Power	68 PS @ 8000 rpm	82.93 PS @ 8500 rpm
User Rating	4.2 Based on Kawasaki Z650 Reviews	4.4 Based on Suzuki GSX-8R Reviews
Body Type	Sports Naked Bikes	Super Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 22,278 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 30,148 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.29,231 Z650 Insurance	Rs.33,352 GSX-8R Insurance
Colours	Metallic Matte Dark Gray And Metallic Spark BlackView All Colours	Metallic Mat Black No 2 YKVMetallic Mat Sword Silver QKAMetallic Triton Blue YSFView All Colours
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Kawasaki Z650

Suzuki GSX-8R

On-Road Price

Rs.8,13,311* Onwards

Rs.11,00,987* Onwards

Mileage (City)

19.02 kmpl

23.8 kmpl

Max Power

68 PS @ 8000 rpm

82.93 PS @ 8500 rpm

User Rating

4.2

Based on Kawasaki Z650 Reviews

4.4

Based on Suzuki GSX-8R Reviews

Body Type

Sports Naked Bikes

Super Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 22,278

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 30,148

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Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.29,231
Z650 Insurance

Rs.33,352
GSX-8R Insurance

Colours

Metallic Matte Dark Gray And Metallic Spark BlackView All Colours

Metallic Mat Black No 2 YKVMetallic Mat Sword Silver QKAMetallic Triton Blue YSFView All Colours

Brochure

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC	4 Stroke, 2 Cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC
Displacement	649 cc	776 cc
Number Of Cylinders	2	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	4	4
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	Assist And Slipper Clutch
Ignition	Digital	Electronic Ignition (Transistorized)
Gearbox	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	83 mm	84 mm
Stroke	60 mm	70 mm
Compression Ratio	10.8:1	12.8 : 1
Emission Norm Compliance	BS6.2	BS6.2
Max Torque	64 Nm @ 6700 rpm	78 Nm @ 6800 rpm
Starting System	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC

4 Stroke, 2 Cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC

Displacement

649 cc

776 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Features
Instrument Console Type	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth	-
Navigation	Yes	-
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Split	Split
Body Graphics	-	Yes
Clock	-	Yes
Rear Footpegs	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	Yes	-
Distance To Empty	Yes	-
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Features

Instrument Console Type

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Speedometer

Digital

Features and Safety
Internet Connectivity	Yes	-
Mobile Application	Yes	-
Service Due Indicator	Yes	-
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	-	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Quickshifter	-	Yes
Windscreen	-	Yes
Additional Features/Information	-	Suzuki Intelligent Ride System, Ride By Wire Electronic Throttle System
Real Time Mileage Indicator	Yes	-
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Features and Safety

Internet Connectivity

Mobile Application

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Performance
City Mileage (Tested)	19.02 kmpl	-
Highway Mileage (Tested)	28.11 kmpl	-
Overall Mileage	19.02 kmpl	23.8 kmpl
Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)	2.72 Sec	-
Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)	3.29 Sec	-
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)	3.25 Sec	-
Acceleration 0-100 kmph (sec)	4.81 Sec	-
Quarter Mile	13.31 Sec	-
Braking 60-0 km/h	19.83 Sec	-
Braking 80-0 km/h	32.91 Sec	-
Braking 100-0 km/h	50.91 Sec	-
Claimed Top Speed	212 kmph	130 kmph
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Performance

City Mileage (Tested)

19.02 kmpl

Highway Mileage (Tested)

28.11 kmpl

Overall Mileage

19.02 kmpl

23.8 kmpl

Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)

2.72 Sec

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	15 L	14 L
Width	765 mm	770 mm
Length	2115 mm	2155 mm
Height	1065 mm	1135 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	2.3 L	2.1 L
Ground Clearance	130 mm	145 mm
Wheelbase	1410 mm	1465 mm
Kerb Weight	188 kg	205 kg
Engine Oil Capacity	-	3.9 L
Seat height	790 mm	810 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

15 L

14 L

Width

765 mm

770 mm

Length

2115 mm

2155 mm

Height

1065 mm

1135 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Indicators	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lamps	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty	Yes	-
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	Yes	-
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Indicators

LED

Daytime Running Lamps

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	300 mm	-
Rear Brake Size	220 mm	-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	32 psi	-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	32 psi	-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	36 psi	-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	36 psi	-
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

300 mm

Rear Brake Size

220 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

32 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

32 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Trellis, high-tensile steel	-

Underpinnings

Frame

Trellis, high-tensile steel

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Kawasaki Z650
- Packed with features
- Claims to offer better mid-range torque than the BS4-compliant version
- Looks aggressive
Suzuki GSX-8R
- Very easy to ride, even for newbies
- Light clutch action
- Predictable in the corners

Kawasaki Z650
- Low ground clearance
- No electronic aids
- Engine isn’t exactly known to be exciting
Suzuki GSX-8R
- Looks may not be to everyone’s liking
- Could get boring to ride very soon
- Windscreen doesn't offer much protection

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User Reviews of Comparison

Z650
GSX-8R

S
sinu on Mar 06, 2025
5.0
Comfortable
I love this design and good looking fantastic bike, I tested in full speed I got really best experience. I am very happy with is bike and I experience excellent 1st service. I got mileage of 20 kilometer in highway and in average speed in city I got 22 kilometer. I really love this bike and the pickup is best
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R
rohan on Jan 14, 2025
5.0
Worth every single penny
I am a huge fan of riding, and this bike delivers what almost every rider want , an aggressive approach and smooth handling. Just loved it , however, cost of maintenance and other stuff can get quiet expensive . If you are looking for an weekend kinda bike , then I'll recommend it but not for city (especially crowded cities like mumbai) where u hardly get good patch with low traffic , plus u will encounter speed breakers at the least expected place , so for everyday it's a NO. I cannot stress on how good it glides , even with heavy pillion . Overall a great package if your budget allows it
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S
sushila on Nov 19, 2024
3.8
Everything is good
Everything is good in this bike mileage is ok comfort is good looks are awesome and performance is very good
V
vaibhav on Nov 09, 2024
5.0
Good price for money bike
Good bike for the one who is new in superbike section and while riding the bike for sure it ll catch the attention of people around you
V
vyom on Oct 22, 2024
4.8
Best bike ever
Best bike I have ever seen. Most powerful engine in this segment. Love it a lot. Best braking system with high performance.
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D
debasmit on Jul 25, 2025
4.3
BEST BIKE OF IT'S SEGMENT
I bought the GSR-8X about 4 months ago , mainly because I wanted a sportbike that could handle both daily commute and weekend trips . After test riding other bikes in this range , I felt that the Suzuki GSR-8X is the best , not too aggressive but definitely powerful enough to put a smile on my face every ride
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1
A
aayush on May 06, 2025
4.3
I recently bought suzuki gsx
I recently bought suzuki gsx 8r , Brakes are brilliant with 14 ltrs tank and 810 mm seat height makes it a good perfomance bike. Came along with quick shifter it's a little stiff but motor is extremely define. It's like a autombot transformer. Acceleration is intense like it unleashes itself and blue color is eye cathing.
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M
mandula on Nov 27, 2024
4.5
This weekly is good for
This weekly is good for all people to use in the daily life and also able to do all the works the bike is comfortable
1
A
akshay on Nov 15, 2024
4.2
Strong nbike
Best thimg of this machine is, durability and strong body. Suzuki always made strong bike's and this is one of them.
V
vaibhav on Nov 09, 2024
4.8
Best bike with less cost of maintainance
Bike with good power and stability.it gives good average and its capacity of moving forward riders soul is unmatchable.best bike
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FAQs on Kawasaki Z650 and Suzuki GSX-8R

Q) Which bike is better Kawasaki Z650 or Suzuki GSX-8R?

A) As per our average user rating, Kawasaki Z650 has a score of 4.2/5 while Suzuki GSX-8R has rate of 4.4 /5.

Q) Which bike among Kawasaki Z650 and Suzuki GSX-8R is cheaper?

A) Kawasaki Z650 price starts at Rs 7,26,000 & Suzuki GSX-8R price starts at Rs 9,88,551 in Delhi . Kawasaki Z650 is cheaper between these.

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