KTM 450 SMR vs Suzuki GSX-8S Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	High-power SOHC engine Lightweight chassis Advanced suspension for superior track handling Enhanced safety features Refined ergonomics for optimal rider control Read More	Refined and powerful engine Good ride quality for a sports bike Read More
Things we don't like	Limited to circuit-specific performance Read More	Aggressive styling is not to everyone’s taste Pillion seat lacks comfort Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	449.9 cc	776 cc
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	7.2 L	14 L
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Wet Sump
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
No. Of Cylinder	1	2
Bore X Stroke	95 mm x 63.4 mm	84.0 mm x 70.0 mm
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke Engine	2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC Engine
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC
Compression Ratio	--	12.8:1
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection
Fuel Consumption	--	23.8 kmpl

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Sport
Ground Clearance	281 mm	145 mm
Seat Height	898 mm	810 mm
Dry Weight	103 kg	--
Seating Capacity	1	2
Wheel Base	--	1465 mm
Length	--	2115 mm
Kerb Weight	--	202 kg
Width	--	775 mm
Height	--	1105 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	--	Fuel Injection

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	WP XPLOR-USD	Inverted Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	WP XACT Monoshock with linkage	Link Type
Suspension Travel(Front)	285 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Rear)	266 mm	--

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Gear & Transmission

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

Wheels & Tyres

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Central Double-Cradle-Type Central Double-Cradle-Type	--
Chrome Garnish	No	No
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	--
Seat Type	Single Seat Single Seat	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings	Yes	Yes

Electrical

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No

Brake

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