Suzuki GSX-8R versus Kawasaki Ninja 650

Suzuki GSX-8R

Supersport

Kawasaki Ninja 650

Supersport

Super sports car or rather sports tourer?

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Suzuki GSX-8R im Test

Gallery

Is the Kawasaki Ninja 650 a super sports car or not?

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Kawasaki Ninja 650 im Test

Gallery

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2024 bis 2024~

Built von 2017 bis 2024~

RRP 9.800 €

RRP 8.245 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

great engine
Precise chassis
good brakes
QuickShifter Series
Seating position suitable for everyday use
Easy-to-read cockpit with easy operation

Pros:

manoeuvrable bike with a lot of riding fun
reasonable seating position
good workmanship
TFT display with Handy-Connect

Cons:

slightly heavier than competitors

Cons:

Performance okay, but not a burner

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.465 mm
Length : 2.115 mm Height : 1.105 mm
Seat : 810 mm
Weight : 205 (max: 400 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.410 mm
Length : 2.055 mm Height : 1.135 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 193 kg

Engine

Motor design: 2-cylinder, 4-stroke in-line engine 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 776 ccm
Hub: 70 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 649 ccm
Hub: 60 mm
Hole: 83 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 215 km/h
Performance: 83 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 78 NM bei 6.800 U/Min

Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 333 km

Maximum speed: 205 km/h
Performance: 68 HP at 8.000 U/Min
Torque: 66 NM bei 6.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 15 Litre

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridge frame (steel)

Front suspension:
Coil springs / cartridge system, oil damping (travel 130 mm)

Rear suspension:
SHOWA Mono-Link Central Shock with Progressive Linkage / Oil Damping, Gas-Assisted (Travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17

Frame type:
Lattice tube (steel)

Front suspension:
41 mm telescopic fork (travel 125 mm)

Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 160/60ZR17M/C (69W)

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc, 4-piston monobloc brake calipers, radially mounted (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, 1-piston floating caliper (∅ 240 mm)

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 220 mm)

Result

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Suzuki GSX-8R versus Kawasaki Ninja 650

Suzuki GSX-8R

Kawasaki Ninja 650

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Competitors

Dimensions & Weight

Engine

Performance

Chassis

Brakes

Result

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Result

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