Suzuki Gsx-8r vs Kawasaki Ninja 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsx-8r vs Kawasaki Ninja 300. 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 Ninja 300: 39 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 172 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Gsx-8r
Kawasaki Ninja 300
Horsepower (hp)
83 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
203 kg
172 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
83 hp @ 8,500 rpm
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
~210 km/h (estimated; official figure not published)
170 km/h
Weight
203 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, estimated real-world average)
3.7 L/100km or approximately 27 km/L
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 Ninja 300
8.0/10
"The benchmark used starter bike that actually delivers on its promise."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel twin engine
+Genuinely sorted chassis dynamics
+Strong used parts availability
Cons
−Drop damage extremely common
−Rev-hungry above 8,000rpm
−Rear brake feels wooden
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
