2024 HONDA CBR600RR vs 2024 SUZUKI GSX-8R
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 HONDA CBR600RR 82 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 SUZUKI GSX-8R 81 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 81.8 hp (2024 SUZUKI GSX-8R) up to 119 hp (2024 HONDA CBR600RR).
- Torque spans 63 Nm (2024 HONDA CBR600RR) up to 78 Nm (2024 SUZUKI GSX-8R).
- Weight spans 186 kg (2024 HONDA CBR600RR) to 205 kg (2024 SUZUKI GSX-8R).
- Displacement spans 600 cc (2024 HONDA CBR600RR) to 800 cc (2024 SUZUKI GSX-8R).
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| Specification | HONDA CBR600RR | SUZUKI GSX-8R |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | SUZUKI |
| Model | HONDA CBR600RR | SUZUKI GSX-8R |
| Engine size | 600cc | 800cc |
| Power | 119hp | 81.8hp |
| Torque | 63nm. | 78nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 186kg | 205kg |
| Front brake | Dual radial-mounted full-floating 310mm discs with four-piston calipers | Dual 310mm discs with four-piston Nissin calipers |
| Rear brake | Single 220mm disc | Utilizes a single-piston caliper on a 240mm disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 82cm | 81cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR-17 radial | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless (Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2) |
| Rear tyre | 180/55ZR-17 radial | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) tubeless (Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41mm inverted Big Piston Fork with spring preload, rebound- and compression-damping adjustability; 4.3-inch travel | Showa inverted fork, spring-loaded, oil-damped. |
| Rear suspension | Unit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring preload, rebound- and compression-damping adjustability; 5.1-inch travel | Showa linkage-type, spring-loaded, oil-damped. |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 260km/h | 240km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 18 L – 7.5 L/100km | 14 L – 4.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $13000 | $9439 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View SUZUKI price list |
| Extra features | -Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (SDMS), A, B, and C modes, traction control for three modes, basic (non-cornering) ABS, quickshifter. |
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2024 HONDA CBR600RR vs 2024 SUZUKI GSX-8R: listed specifications
The 2024 HONDA CBR600RR and 2024 SUZUKI GSX-8R differ on the listed specifications: the CBR600RR has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight, and the GSX-8R has more displacement and torque.
Engine displacement
GSX-8R has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (800 cc vs 600 cc).
Peak power
CBR600RR has a clear listed power advantage (119 hp vs 81.8 hp).
Torque
GSX-8R has a clear listed torque advantage (78 Nm vs 63 Nm).
Listed top speed
CBR600RR has a modest listed top-speed advantage (260 km/h vs 240 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CBR600RR is notably lighter on the listed weight (186 kg vs 205 kg). CBR600RR and GSX-8R have very similar seat heights (82 cm vs 81 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA CBR600RR vs SUZUKI GSX-8R?
HONDA CBR600RR is listed at 260 km/h (162 mph) vs 240 km/h (149 mph) for SUZUKI GSX-8R.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA CBR600RR or SUZUKI GSX-8R?
HONDA CBR600RR has 119 hp compared with 82 hp on the SUZUKI GSX-8R.
Which is lighter, HONDA CBR600RR or SUZUKI GSX-8R?
HONDA CBR600RR is lighter at 186 kg vs 205 kg for SUZUKI GSX-8R.
Which is better, HONDA CBR600RR or SUZUKI GSX-8R?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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