Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Suzuki GSX-8R
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Overview
| Specs Score | 60 / 100 | 67 / 100 Better Specs |
General
| Model | Versys 650 | GSX-8R |
| Type | Adventure | Super |
| Colors | Metallic Matte Graphene Steel Grey | |
| Warranty Details | 3 years, Upto 36000 Kms | 1 year, Unlimited Kms |
Engine and Transmission Details
| Engine Type | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin | 4-Stroke, 2-Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled |
| Engine Displacement | 649 cc | 776 cc |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Valves/Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Valve Configuration | DOHC | DOHC |
| Maximum Power | 65.71 bhp @ 8500rpm | 81.8 bhp @ 8500rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 61 Nm @ 7000rpm | 78 Nm @ 6800rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual, Constant Mesh with Quick Shifter |
| Fuel Supply System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Start Type | Self | Self |
| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
| Bore | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Stroke | 60 mm | 70 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 12.8 : 1 |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed Manual Gear Box | 6 Speed Manual Gear Box |
| Drive Type | Chain Drive | Chain Drive |
| Clutch Type | Wet, Multi-Plate | Wet Multiplate |
| Number Of Spark Plugs | 2 | |
| Extra Features | OBD2B Compliant |
Performance Details
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 21 L | 14 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| ARAI Certified Mileage | 23.8 km/L | |
| Emission Norm Compliance | Bharat Stage VI Phase 2 (BS VI 2.0) | Bharat Stage VI Phase 2 (BS VI 2.0) |
Suspension and Braking Details
| Front Suspension | Ø 41mm Inverted Fork with Adjustable Rebound Damping (Right Side), and Spring Preload Adjustability (Left Side) | Inverted Telescopic, Coil Spring, Oil Damped |
| Rear Suspension | Laydown Offset Single-shock with Remote Spring Preload Adjustability | Link Type, Coil Spring, Oil Damped |
| Brake Type | Double Disc (Front), Disc (Rear) | Double Disc (Front), Disc (Rear) |
| Brake Size | 310 mm (Front) | |
| Rake Angle | 25 ° | |
| Trail | 108 mm | 104 mm |
| Caliper Front | Dual-piston | |
| Caliper Rear | Single-piston | |
| Frame Details | Tubular Diamond, High-tensile Steel |
Body Design Details
| Kerb Weight | 219 kg | 205 kg |
| Length | 2165 mm | 2155 mm |
| Width | 840 mm | 770 mm |
| Height | 1360 mm | 1135 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm | 145 mm |
| Wheel Base | 1415 mm | 1465 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 2 Seater | 2 Seater |
| Seat Height | 845 mm | |
| Seat Length | 810 mm | |
| Wheel Design | Alloy Wheel | Alloy Wheel |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Tyre Size Front | 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) | 120/70ZR17M/C |
| Tyre Size Rear | 160/60 ZR17 M/C (69W) | 180/55ZR17M/C |
| Wheel Size Front | 17" | |
| Wheel Size Rear | 17" | |
| Wheel Travel | 150 mm (Front), 145 mm (Rear) |
Comfort and Convenience Details
| Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Side Stand | Yes | Yes |
| Passenger Footrest | Yes | Yes |
| Passenger Grab Handle | Yes | Yes |
Safety Features
| Anti Lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes, Dual Channel | Yes, Dual Channel |
| Traction Control | Yes, KTRC (Kawasaki Traction Control) | Yes |
| Side Stand Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Side Stand Cut Off Switch | Yes | |
| Kill Switch | Yes | |
| Automatic Headlamps | Yes, AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | |
| Extra Features | Suzuki Intelligent Control System, Suzuki Clutch Assist System, Suzuki Intelligent Ride System |
Lights and Indicators
| Headlamps | LED Headlamps | LED Headlamps |
| Projector Headlamps | Yes | |
| Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) | Yes, LED DRLs | |
| Tail Lights | LED | LED |
| Brake Lights | LED | LED |
| Gear Position Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
| Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
| Fuel Meter | Digital | Digital |
| Odometer | Digital | Digital |
| Tripmeter | Yes | Yes |
| Turn Indicator Type | LED | LED |
| Pass Light | Yes | Yes |
| Clock | Yes | Yes |
| Distance To Empty Indicator | Yes | |
| Additional Features | Increased Wind Protection |
Instrument Cluster Details
| Instrument Cluster | 4.3 inches, Digital | 5 inches, Digital |
| Display Type | TFT LCD Color |
Connected Technology
| Connected Tech | No |
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