Kawasaki Ninja 650
Kawasaki Ninja 650
Standard
₱452,000
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Suzuki GSX-8R
Suzuki GSX-8R
Standard
₱699,000
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Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Suzuki GSX-8R Comparison

Find below the detailed Motorcycles comparison of Kawasaki Ninja 650 and Suzuki GSX-8R, based on price, specifications, & other features. We have the Kawasaki Ninja 650 priced at ₱452,000, while Suzuki GSX-8R is priced at ₱699,000 . If we compare the technical specifications, Kawasaki Ninja 650 houses 649 engine whereas Suzuki GSX-8R engine displacement stands at 776.

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Overview: Ninja 650 vs GSX-8R

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Ground Clearance 130 mm 145 mm
Front Brake Dual Disc Disc
Displacement 649 cc 776 cc
Maximum Power 68.3 hp -
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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.67/5
30 reviews
4.8/5
5 reviews
Design
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Comfort
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Performance
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Safety
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User Review Comparison
  • Cramped ergonomics, high pillion seat

    As a stepping stone to a bigger motorcycle, I have found the Kawasaki Ninja 650 to be very manageable and confidence-inspiring, but it’s too...

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    Japheth Oct 03, 2025 for Kawasaki Ninja 650
  • The exhaust note is reminiscent of a V-twin

    The Suzuki GSX-8R has brought a sense of riding pleasure and adventure into my daily life. Its cutting-edge sportbike-like styling captures...

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    K
    kevin Jun 20, 2025 for Suzuki GSX-8R

From The Experts

Things we like

Track Beast

Refined engine

Aggressive styling

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Things we don't like

Normal Suspension

Too sporty

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 649 cc 776 cc
Maximum Power 68.3 hp --
Fuel Tank Capacity 15 L 14 L
Engine Type Parallel Twin, 4-stroke, 8 Valves, Liquid-cooled, DOHC Engine Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled,DOHC Engine
Lubrication System Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump Froced Feed Circulation
Maximum Torque 65.7 Nm --
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate Wet, Multi-Plate
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Injection Type Fuel Injection Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio 10.8:1 12.8:1
Bore X Stroke 83 mm x 60 mm 84.0 mm x 70.0 mm
Exhaust Pipes Single Exhaust 2 Into 1 Exhaust
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
No. Of Cylinder 2 2
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Fuel Consumption 21 kmpl 23-25 kmpl
RPM at Maximum Power 8000 rpm --
RPM at Maximum Torque 6500 rpm --
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Dimension

Category Sport Sport
Seating Capacity 2 2
Ground Clearance 130 mm 145 mm
Kerb Weight 172 kg 205 kg
Seat Height 790 mm 810 mm
Width 740 mm 770 mm
Wheel Base 1410 mm 1465 mm
Height 1135 mm 1135 mm
Length 2115 mm 2155 mm
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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System Digital --
Start Option Electric Electric
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Fuel Supply System Fuel Injection Fuel Injection

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre 160/60 R17 180/55 ZR17
Front Tyre 120/70 R17 120/70 ZR17
Front Wheel Size R17 ZR17
Rear Wheel Size R17 ZR17
Tyre Type -- Runflat

Gear & Transmission

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V --

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension Telescopic Fork Inverted Telescopic
Rear Suspension Back Link Link Type

Safety & Security

ABS Yes Yes
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer No --
Back Rest No No
Side Reflectors Yes Yes
Shutter Lock No --
Leg Guards No No
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Central Locking No --
Riding Modes Sport Sport --
Wheel Lock Front/back No Yes
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Console

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

Chrome Garnish Yes --
Body Frame Type Trellis Trellis --
Body Frame Material Steel Steel --
Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual-Stepped Dual-Stepped
Side Wings Yes Yes
Electronic Suspension Adjustment -- No
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Brake

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

Electrical

Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Indicator Light Yes Yes
Head Lamp LED LED LED LED
Tail Lamp LED LED LED LED

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats No No

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Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Suzuki GSX-8R FAQs

Which Motorcycle is cheaper between Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Suzuki GSX-8R?

Ninja 650 is priced at ₱452,000 and GSX-8R is priced at ₱699,000. Hence Ninja 650 is the cheapest amongst these Motorcycle.

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Which Motorcycle has Higher ground clearance between Ninja 650 vs GSX-8R?

The Ninja 650 comes with a ground clearance of 130 mm , on the other hand the GSX-8R comes with a ground clearance of 145 mm , hence the Suzuki GSX-8R has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities..

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Which Motorcycle has more safety features between Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Suzuki GSX-8R?

Ninja 650 safety features: ABS, Pass Switch, Side Reflectors and Engine Check Warning

GSX-8R safety features: ABS, Pass Switch, Engine Check Warning, Side Reflectors and Wheel Lock Front/back

The Suzuki GSX-8R has higher number of sefety features than Ninja 650, hence Suzuki GSX-8R is more safer than Kawasaki Ninja 650.

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