Suzuki GSX-8S 2023 vs. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2012

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2012

Overview - Suzuki GSX-8S 2023 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2012

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2012

Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-8S 2023 compared to Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2012

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2012

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line crankpin offset	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	84 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	70 mm	Stroke	42.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	83 HP	Engine power	128 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	14,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	78 Nm	Torque	66.7 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm	Rpm at Torque	11,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.8	Compression Ratio	13.3
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	776 ccm	Displacement	599 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Petal

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,115 mm	Length	2,090 mm
Width	Width	775 mm	Width	705 mm
Height	Height	1,105 mm	Height	1,115 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,465 mm	Wheelbase	1,400 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2, A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

For years, Suzuki was the brand that offered nice bikes at a good price/performance ratio. With the Suzuki GSX-8S, the brand is much more self-confident. It presents itself as high-quality, mature and places itself at the top of a hard-fought class. The unspectacular performance data and the relatively high weight tarnish the picture only briefly. During the test rides, the Suzuki was completely convincing. A really good motorbike.

Full-grown and high-quality overall concept

high-torque engine

first-class running culture, stable handling, overall very high-quality impression

Very good seat

Great nakedbike riding position

Good and precise quickshifter

high-quality controls

very good display

Suspension offers reserves for a wide range of uses despite lack of adjustment options

Good ergonomics

Quickshifter and gearstick require a little more operating force than usual

Motorbike somewhat heavier than other bikes in this class