Suzuki Gsx-8r vs Kawasaki Ninja 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsx-8r vs Kawasaki Ninja 400. 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 400: 45 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 168 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 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
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Horsepower (hp)
83 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
203 kg
168 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
83 hp @ 8,500 rpm
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
~210 km/h (estimated; official figure not published)
175 km/h
Weight
203 kg (wet/curb weight)
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, estimated real-world average)
3.7 L/100km (approx. 27 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
Kawasaki Ninja 400
8.5/10
"The benchmark small-displacement bike that rewards riders of all experience levels."
Pros
+Genuinely engaging chassis dynamics
+Strong resale value retention
+Excellent real-world power delivery
Cons
−Used prices remain inflated
−Pillion comfort is poor
−Fairing repairs get expensive
Top 10 Accessories
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