Kawasaki Z 800 2015 vs. Suzuki GSX-8S 2024

Kawasaki Z 800 2015

Suzuki GSX-8S 2024

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z 800 2015 compared to Suzuki GSX-8S 2024

Kawasaki Z 800 2015

Suzuki GSX-8S 2024

Kawasaki Z 800 2015

Suzuki GSX-8S 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Bore	Bore	71 mm	Bore	84 mm
Stroke	Stroke	50.9 mm	Stroke	70 mm
Engine power	Engine power	113 HP	Engine power	83 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,200 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	83 Nm	Torque	78 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.9	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	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	806 ccm	Displacement	776 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

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	2,100 mm	Length	2,115 mm
Width	Width	800 mm	Width	775 mm
Height	Height	1,050 mm	Height	1,105 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,465 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	834 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2, A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z 800 2015

Overall, the Z800 delivered a sensational performance. Considering the fact that nothing was changed or optimised on the vehicle apart from the Remus rear silencer, a super final result.

Eye-catching, chunky look

confident acceleration

relaxed geometry

powerful brakes

Limited freedom of movement for the legs.

Suzuki GSX-8S 2024

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z 800 vs Suzuki GSX-8S

Price Kawasaki Z 800

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Price Suzuki GSX-8S

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Kawasaki Z 800 2015 vs. Suzuki GSX-8S 2024

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z 800 2015 compared to Suzuki GSX-8S 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z 800 2015

Suzuki GSX-8S 2024

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z 800 vs Suzuki GSX-8S

Price Kawasaki Z 800

Price Suzuki GSX-8S

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