Kawasaki Z650
Kawasaki Z650
Standard
₱433,000
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Suzuki GSX-8S
Suzuki GSX-8S
Standard
₱631,000
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Kawasaki Z650 vs Suzuki GSX-8S Comparison

Find below the detailed Motorcycles comparison of Kawasaki Z650 and Suzuki GSX-8S, based on price, specifications, & other features. We have the Kawasaki Z650 priced at ₱433,000, while Suzuki GSX-8S is priced at ₱631,000 . If we compare the technical specifications, Kawasaki Z650 houses 649 engine whereas Suzuki GSX-8S engine displacement stands at 776.

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Overview: Z650 vs GSX-8S

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 68.2 hp 83 hp
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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.57/5
23 reviews
4.56/5
9 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Not a good choice for tall riders

    If you’re 5’9” and under like me, you will feel at home on the 790 mm seat of the Kawasaki Z650. However, taller riders may not feel very...

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    G
    Gilbert Oct 06, 2025 for Kawasaki Z650
  • A stunning and powerful streetfighter

    The Suzuki GSX-8S is one of the best entrants in the roadster segment. It features a 776cc parallel-twin engine, producing 81.7bhp and 77.6Nm of...

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    H
    Homobono Jun 20, 2025 for Suzuki GSX-8S

From The Experts

Things we like

Immense raw power

Naked looks

Smooth transmission

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Refined and powerful engine

Agile handling

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Things we don't like

Relatively poor mileage

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Polarized styling not to everyone’s taste

Wind protection at higher speeds

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 649 cc 776 cc
Maximum Power 68.2 hp 83 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 15 L 14 L
Engine Type 2-Cylinders, Parallel Twin, 4-Stroke, 8 Valves, Liquid-cooled, DOHC Engine Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled,DOHC Engine
Bore X Stroke 83 mm x 60 mm 84.0 mm x 70.0 mm
Compression Ratio 10.8:1 12.8:1
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
Lubrication System Forced Lubrication, Semi-Dry Sump Froced Feed Circulation
No. Of Cylinder 2 2
Exhaust Pipes 2 in 1 Exhuast --
Maximum Torque 65.7 Nm 78 Nm
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate --
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Fuel Consumption 21-22 kmpl 23.8 kmpl
RPM at Maximum Power 6500 rpm 8500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque 6500 rpm 6800 rpm
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Dimension

Category Sport Sport
Seat Height 790 mm 810 mm
Kerb Weight 185 kg 202 kg
Length 2115 mm 2115 mm
Seating Capacity 2 2
Height 1080 mm 1105 mm
Ground Clearance 130 mm 145 mm
Wheel Base 1410 mm 1465 mm
Width 775 mm 775 mm
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Fuel & Ignition

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V --

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre 150/70 R17 180/55 ZR17
Rear Wheel Size R17 ZR17
Front Wheel Size R17 ZR17
Front Tyre 110/70 R17 120/70 ZR17
Tyre Type -- Tubeless

Chassis & Suspension

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

ABS Yes Yes
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Side Reflectors Yes Yes
Shutter Lock No --
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Leg Guards No No
Launch Control No --
Back Rest No No
Riding Modes Sport Sport --
Traction Control -- Yes
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Console

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator Yes Yes
Tachometer Yes Digital Digital
Tripmeter Yes Digital Digital
Oil Change Indicator Yes --
Display Screen Yes Yes
Speedometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
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Electrical

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

Brake

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

Additional Features Smart phone connectivity Smart phone connectivity --
Height Adjustable Seats No --
Cruise Control No --

Motorcycles Comparisons By Experts

Kawasaki Z650 vs Suzuki GSX-8S FAQs

Which Motorcycle is cheaper between Kawasaki Z650 vs Suzuki GSX-8S?

Z650 is priced at ₱433,000 and GSX-8S is priced at ₱631,000. Hence Z650 is the cheapest amongst these Motorcycle.

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Which Motorcycle has more power between Kawasaki Z650 vs Suzuki GSX-8S?

The Kawasaki Z650 has power of 68.2 hp with 65.7 Nm torque and Suzuki GSX-8S has power of 83 hp with 78 Nm torque. Thus making GSX-8S the more powerful as compared to Z650.

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Which Motorcycle has Higher ground clearance between Z650 vs GSX-8S?

The Z650 comes with a ground clearance of 130 mm , on the other hand the GSX-8S comes with a ground clearance of 145 mm , hence the Suzuki GSX-8S has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities..

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Which Motorcycle has more safety features between Kawasaki Z650 vs Suzuki GSX-8S?

Z650 safety features: ABS, Pass Switch, Engine Check Warning and Side Reflectors

GSX-8S safety features: ABS, Pass Switch, Side Reflectors, Engine Check Warning and Traction Control

The Suzuki GSX-8S has higher number of sefety features than Z650, hence Suzuki GSX-8S is more safer than Kawasaki Z650.

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