Suzuki GSX-8T vs Royal Enfield Classic 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki GSX-8T vs Royal Enfield Classic 650. Suzuki GSX-8T: 82 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 201 kg (443 lb) curb weight, top speed ?. Royal Enfield Classic 650: ~47 hp (estimated) hp, ~220 kg (estimated) weight, top speed ~130 mph (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki GSX-8T
Royal Enfield Classic 650
Horsepower (hp)
82 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
57 Nm
52 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
201 kg
220 kg
Type
Standard
Standard
Horsepower
82 hp @ 8,500 rpm
~47 hp (estimated)
Torque
57 lb-ft (78 Nm) @ 6,800 rpm
~52 Nm (estimated)
Top Speed
—
~130 mph (estimated)
Weight
201 kg (443 lb) curb
~220 kg (estimated)
Fuel
—
—
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Classic 650
7.5/10
"The best value character bike under five grand, with caveats."
Pros
+Genuinely characterful twin engine
+Affordable used market pricing
+Strong aftermarket parts support
Cons
−Early models oil leak prone
−Switchgear quality below average
−Electrical connectors corrode easily
Top 10 Accessories
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