Suzuki Gsx-8r vs Kawasaki Er-6f
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsx-8r vs Kawasaki Er-6f. 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. Kawasaki Er-6f: 72 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Gsx-8r
Kawasaki Er-6f
Horsepower (hp)
83 hp
72 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
65 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
195 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
203 kg
193 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
83 hp @ 8,500 rpm
72 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
65 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
~210 km/h (estimated; official figure not published)
195 km/h
Weight
203 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, estimated real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approximately 18–22 km/L 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
Kawasaki Er-6f
7.8/10
"A genuinely great used buy if you find a clean, maintained example."
Pros
+Torquey, user-friendly parallel twin
+Affordable and widely available
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−Fragile fairings crack easily
−Chain/sprocket neglect rampant
−Fork seals age poorly
Top 10 Accessories
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