Honda CB650R vs Suzuki GSX-8S
Honda CB650R vs Suzuki GSX-8S side by side: power, weight, seat height, tank, range, A2 licence and prices. Model years: since 2024 and since 2023.
Key differences
- More power: Honda CB650R (70 vs 61 kW)
- Lighter: Suzuki GSX-8S (202 vs 205 kg, kerb weight)
- Cheaper new: Suzuki GSX-8S (£7,700 vs £8,300, German list price)
| Specs | Honda CB650R | Suzuki GSX-8S |
|---|---|---|
| Years | since 2024 | since 2023 |
| Type | Naked | Naked |
| Licence | A2 with restrictor kit | A2 with restrictor kit |
| Engine | 649 cc, 4 cyl. | 776 cc, 2 cyl. |
| Power | ✓70 kW / 94 bhp (best value) | 61 kW / 82 bhp |
| Torque | 63 Nm at 9500 rpm | 78 Nm at 6800 rpm |
| Weight | 205 kg (kerb weight) | ✓202 kg (kerb weight) (best value) |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 810 mm |
| Suspension travel | front 108 mm, rear 128 mm | front 130 mm, rear 130 mm |
| Max load | 168 kg (rider, passenger, luggage) | 198 kg (rider, passenger, luggage) |
| ABS | ABS | ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual | chain, manual |
| Tank | ✓15.4 l (best value) | 14 l |
| Fuel use | 60 mpg (4.7 l/100 km) | ✓64 mpg (4.4 l/100 km) (best value) |
| Range on one tank | 175 miles | 175 miles |
| New price (official German list, converted) | £8,300 | £7,700 |
| Used price (estimate) | £6,500 - £7,500 | £5,800 - £7,000 |
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Honda CB650R: Watch out
- Little wind protection
- Not great for a passenger
Suzuki GSX-8S: Watch out
- Little wind protection
- Not great for a passenger
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Specs from makers and test sources; prices are estimates. Check the bike you buy.