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Kawasaki Ninja 500 2025 vs. Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Kawasaki Ninja 500 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 500 2025

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

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Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 500 2025 vs Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Kawasaki Ninja 500 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 500 2025

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 500 2025 compared to Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Kawasaki Ninja 500 2025
Suzuki GSX-8R 2024
Kawasaki Ninja 500 2025
Kawasaki Ninja 500 2025
Suzuki GSX-8R 2024
Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line crankpin offset
BoreBore70 mmBore84 mm
StrokeStroke58.6 mmStroke70 mm
Engine powerEngine power45.4 HPEngine power83 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpm
TorqueTorque42.6 NmTorque78 Nm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.3 Compression Ratio12.8
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, AntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement451 ccmDisplacement776 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
RakeRake63 degreeRake65 degree
TrailTrail92 mmTrail104 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Assistance Systems

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 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 width150 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength1,995 mmLength2,155 mm
WidthWidth730 mmWidth770 mm
HeightHeight1,120 mmHeight1,135 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,375 mmWheelbase1,465 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height785 mmSeat Height810 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)171 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)205 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA2, A

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentConnectivity, LED-HeadlightsEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja 500 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 500 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Suzuki GSX-8R

Price Kawasaki Ninja 500

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Suzuki GSX-8R

Model year
Current average market prices

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