Suzuki Gsx-8s vs Kawasaki Z650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsx-8s vs Kawasaki Z650. Suzuki Gsx-8s: 82.9 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed approx. 190 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Kawasaki Z650: 68 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 187 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Gsx-8s
Kawasaki Z650
Horsepower (hp)
82.9 hp
68 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
187 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
82.9 hp @ 8,500 rpm
68 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Top Speed
approx. 190 km/h (estimated)
185 km/h
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
187 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
approx. 5.2 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gsx-8s
7.8/10
"Honest, capable middleweight that rewards smart used buyers considerably."
Pros
+Smooth, torquey parallel-twin
+Sensible electronics package
+Low used pricing now
Cons
−Zero wind protection
−Soft stock suspension
−Bland styling divides opinion
Kawasaki Z650
7.8/10
"A genuinely sorted middleweight that rewards riders who outgrew 400s."
Pros
+Torquey twin from low revs
+Lightweight and genuinely flickable
+Parts cheap and plentiful
Cons
−Rear shock deteriorates quickly
−Pillion comfort frankly terrible
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
Top 10 Accessories
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