Honda CB650R vs Suzuki GSX-8S Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Great design Instrument Cluster Superb handling Read More	Refined and powerful engine Good ride quality for a sports bike Read More
Things we don't like	Suspension Price Read More	Aggressive styling is not to everyone’s taste Pillion seat lacks comfort Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	649 cc	776 cc
Maximum Power	93.8 hp	--
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	15.4 L	14 L
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Bore X Stroke	67 mm x 46 mm	84.0 mm x 70.0 mm
No. Of Cylinder	4	2
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Engine Type	Inline 4 Cylinder 16 Valve, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled DOHC Engine	2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC Engine
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Compression Ratio	11.6:1	12.8:1
Exhaust Pipes	4 Into 1 Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Maximum Torque	64 Nm	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
RPM at Maximum Power	12000 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	8500 rpm	--
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection
Fuel Consumption	--	23.8 kmpl

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Sport
Wheel Base	1450 mm	1465 mm
Height	1075 mm	1105 mm
Length	2130 mm	2115 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Ground Clearance	150 mm	145 mm
Seat Height	810 mm	810 mm
Kerb Weight	202 kg	202 kg
Width	780 mm	775 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Full Transisterized	--
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	PGM-FI	Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type	Runflat	Runf
Front Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17	180/55 ZR17

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Showa Separate Function USD Fork	Inverted Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Swingarm	Link Type

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	8.6 Ah	--

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Road, Sport Road, Sport	Street, Road Street, Road
Back Rest	No	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	--
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	--
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Stability Control	--	Yes
Traction Control	--	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	--	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	--
Navigator	No	--
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes

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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	--
Side Wings	No	Yes
Body Frame Type	Diamond Diamond	--
Chrome Garnish	--	No

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	No	No
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No

Brake

Front Brake	Disc Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Electrical

Accessory Outlet	No	No
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED