Suzuki Gsx-8r vs Honda Cbr650r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsx-8r vs Honda Cbr650r. Suzuki Gsx-8r: 83 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 203 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~210 km/h (estimated; official figure not published), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Honda Cbr650r: 95 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 202 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Gsx-8r
Honda Cbr650r
Horsepower (hp)
83 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
203 kg
202 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
83 hp @ 8,500 rpm
95 hp @ 12,000 rpm
Torque
78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
64 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
Top Speed
~210 km/h (estimated; official figure not published)
210 km/h
Weight
203 kg (wet/curb weight)
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, estimated real-world average)
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gsx-8r
8.0/10
"The smartest middleweight sport buy under ten grand right now."
Pros
+Strong usable midrange torque
+Reliable, trouble-free ownership
+Sharp, modern styling
Cons
−Suspension soft for heavier riders
−Cramped for tall riders
−Uninspiring top-end rush
Honda Cbr650r
8.5/10
"The smartest used middleweight buy under eight grand, full stop."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Glorious high-rev character
+Comfortable enough for touring
Cons
−Soft low-end torque
−Pricey fairing replacement costs
−Stock seat awful long-distance
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