Suzuki GSX-8R vs Kawasaki Z900

BikeWale brings you comparison of Suzuki GSX-8R and Kawasaki Z900. The ex-showroom price of Suzuki GSX-8R is ₹ 9,25,000 and Kawasaki Z900 is ₹ 9,38,000. Suzuki GSX-8R is available in 3 colours and 1 variant and Kawasaki Z900 is available in 2 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Suzuki GSX-8R and Kawasaki Z900.

Suzuki GSX-8R vs Kawasaki Z900 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GSX-8R	Z900
Price	₹ 9,25,000	₹ 9,38,000
Capacity	776 cc	948 cc
Power	81.8 bhp @ 8500 rpm	123.64 bhp @ 9500 rpm
Economy	--	15 kmpl

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GSX-8R

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₹ 9,25,000

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Z900

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₹ 9,38,000

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Specifications

Power & Performance

Max Power	81.8 bhp @ 8,500 rpm	123.64 bhp @ 9,500 rpm
Max Torque	78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm	98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Riding Range (km)	--	--
Top Speed (kmph)	--	195
Riding Modes	Mode A, Mode B and Mode C	Sport, Road, Rain and Rider
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Displacement (cc)	776	948
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	--	15
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Cylinders	2	4
Bore (mm)	84	73.4
Stroke (mm)	70	56
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4
Compression Ratio	12.8:1	11.8:1
Ignition	CDI	CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	2	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	Wet Multiplate
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	14	17
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	2.1	2.6
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	SHOWA Inverted Telescopic, Coil Spring, Oil Damped	ø41 mm inverted fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/120 mm
Rear Suspension	SHOWA link type, Single Shock, Coil Spring, Oil Damped	Horizontal Back-link with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/140 mm
Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	310	300
Caliper - Front (Piston)	4	4
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	--	250
Caliper - Rear (Piston)	1	1
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	120/70 - ZR17	120/70 - ZR17
Rear Tyre Size	180/55 - ZR17	180/55 - ZR17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	42
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	42

Dimensions & Chassis

Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Maintenance Schedule

Features

Instrument Cluster

Touch Screen Display	--
Instrument Console	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Hazard Warning Indicator	--
Average Speed	--
OTA Updates	--	Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts	--
Geo Fencing	--
Distance to Empty	--
Stand Alarm
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Battery Indicator	--
Clock
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Digital Fuel Gauge
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Low Oil Indicator	--
Service Reminder Indicator	--
Battery	--	Maintenance Free

Storage
Mobile App Connectivity
Light System
GPS & Charging
Switchgear
Pillion Comfort

Additional Features

Colours

	Metallic Triton Blue	Metallic Spark Black / Metallic Matt Dark Gray
	Metallic Matte Sword Silver	Ebony / Metallic Matte Graphene Steel Gray
	Metallic Matte Black No.2

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.9/5

110 Ratings

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Kawasaki Z900 Comparison with Similar Bikes

Kerb Weight (kg)	205	212
Seat Height (mm)	810	820
Ground Clearance (mm)	145	145
Overall Length (mm)	2,115	2,070
Overall Width (mm)	770	825
Overall Height (mm)	1,135	1,080
Wheelbase (mm)	1,465	1,455
Chassis Type	--	Trellis, high tensile steel

DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
Shift Light
Headlight Type	LED	LED
Brake/Tail Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal	LED	LED
Pass Light
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)

Riding Modes Switch
Cruise Control	--
Hazard Warning Lights	--
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Kill Switch
Traction Control

Stepped Seat
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Grab Rail
Pillion Seat	Stepped Seat	Stepped Seat
Pillion Footrest

Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
Additional Features	Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (SDMS), 5-inch Colour TFT LCD Cluster, Quick Shift System, Suzuki Clutch Assist System	K-CARE

Standard Warranty (year)	--	2
Standard Warranty (km)	--	30000

Front Storage Box
Under Seat Storage (Litres)

GPS & Navigation	--
USB Charging Port	--

Suzuki GSX-8R vs Kawasaki Z900