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Suzuki GSX-8R 2024 vs. Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2021

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2021

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2021

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Overview - Suzuki GSX-8R 2024 vs Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2021

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2021

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2021

Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-8R 2024 compared to Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2021

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024
Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2021
Suzuki GSX-8R 2024
Suzuki GSX-8R 2024
Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2021
Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn line crankpin offsetEngine typeIn line
BoreBore84 mmBore73.4 mm
StrokeStroke70 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power83 HPEngine power95 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpm
TorqueTorque78 NmTorque91.2 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,800 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.8 Compression Ratio11.8
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
Can be restricted for A2 licenceCan be restricted for A2 licenceYesCan be restricted for A2 licenceYes
DisplacementDisplacement776 ccmDisplacement948 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
RakeRake65 degreeRake65 degree
TrailTrail104 mmTrail105 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyPetal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,155 mmLength2,070 mm
WidthWidth770 mmWidth820 mm
HeightHeight1,135 mmHeight1,065 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,465 mmWheelbase1,450 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height810 mmSeat Height795 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)205 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)210 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2, ALicense compliancyA
RangeRange333 kmRange288 km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption4.2 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption5.9 l/100km

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT displayEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

The Suzuki GSX-8R takes the popular and excellent recipe of the 8S and packs it into a high-quality package in the road sports class. With its lively riding performance, it can score points on country roads without being too extreme for everyday use. Although the price is higher than its naked bike sister, those who want a sportier bike should go for the GSX-8R.

powerful engine with powerful centre

crisp quickshifter

sporty but not uncomfortable riding position

good feel for the front wheel

high-quality electronics package

cool looks

Shock could respond more finely

A mode with slight load change

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2021

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki GSX-8R vs Kawasaki Z900 70kW

Price Suzuki GSX-8R

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Kawasaki Z900 70kW

Model year
Current average market prices

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