Kawasaki ER-6n 2015 vs. Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Kawasaki ER-6n 2015

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Overview - Kawasaki ER-6n 2015 vs Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Kawasaki ER-6n 2015

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Technical Specifications Kawasaki ER-6n 2015 compared to Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Kawasaki ER-6n 2015

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Kawasaki ER-6n 2015

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	84 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	70 mm
Engine power	Engine power	72 HP	Engine power	83 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	64 Nm	Torque	78 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	12.8
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	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	776 ccm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

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

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	160 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,110 mm	Length	2,155 mm
Width	Width	770 mm	Width	770 mm
Height	Height	1,110 mm	Height	1,135 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,465 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	805 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	208 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	205 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2, A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki ER-6n 2015

The engine is hearty and a lot of fun, plus the ER shines with a Japanese meticulous finish and a fighting price.

Solid handling

high quality level

weak brake

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki ER-6n vs Suzuki GSX-8R

Price Kawasaki ER-6n

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Price Suzuki GSX-8R

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