2024 SUZUKI GSX-R1000R vs KAWASAKI Ninja 650
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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 SUZUKI GSX-R1000R 82.5 cm Tallest seat here
- KAWASAKI Ninja 650 79 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3.5 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 68 hp (KAWASAKI Ninja 650) up to 202 hp (2024 SUZUKI GSX-R1000R).
- Torque spans 64 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja 650) up to 103.4 Nm (2024 SUZUKI GSX-R1000R).
- Weight spans 193 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja 650) to 202 kg (2024 SUZUKI GSX-R1000R).
- Displacement spans 650 cc (KAWASAKI Ninja 650) to 1000 cc (2024 SUZUKI GSX-R1000R).
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| Specification | SUZUKI GSX-R1000R | KAWASAKI Ninja 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | SUZUKI | KAWASAKI |
| Model | SUZUKI GSX-R1000R | KAWASAKI Ninja 650 |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 650cc |
| Power | 202hp | 68hp |
| Torque | 103.4nm. | 64nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 202kg | 193kg |
| Front brake | Brembo Monobloc, 4-piston, twin disc, ABS-equipped | 300 mm dual disc, dual-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Nissin, 1-piston, single disc, ABS-equipped | 220 mm single disc, single-piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 82.5cm | 79cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 190/55ZR17M/C (75W), tubeless | 160/60 ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Showa Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | 41 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Link type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped | Horizontal back-link with preload adjustment |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 330km/h | 220km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16 L – 7 L/100km | 15 L – 4.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $18499 | $8299 |
| Brand price lists | View SUZUKI price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | -Traction Control, Bi-directional Quick Shift System, Ride-by-Wire, Idle Speed Control (ISC) -Suzuki Easy Start System, three-mode Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS),Suzuki Low RPM Assist System -Launch Control System, CAN Bus system |
-Assist & Slipper Clutch -Economic Riding Indicator |
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2024 SUZUKI GSX-R1000R vs 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 650: listed specifications
The 2024 SUZUKI GSX-R1000R and 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 650 differ on the listed specifications: the GSX-R1000R has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the Ninja 650 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
GSX-R1000R has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 650 cc).
Peak power
GSX-R1000R has a clear listed power advantage (202 hp vs 68 hp).
Torque
GSX-R1000R has a clear listed torque advantage (103.4 Nm vs 64 Nm).
Listed top speed
GSX-R1000R has a clear listed top-speed advantage (330 km/h vs 220 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Ninja 650 has a modest listed weight advantage (193 kg vs 202 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: GSX-R1000R is listed higher (82.5 cm) than Ninja 650 (79 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of SUZUKI GSX-R1000R vs KAWASAKI Ninja 650?
SUZUKI GSX-R1000R is listed at 330 km/h (205 mph) vs 220 km/h (137 mph) for KAWASAKI Ninja 650.
Which has more horsepower, SUZUKI GSX-R1000R or KAWASAKI Ninja 650?
SUZUKI GSX-R1000R has 202 hp compared with 68 hp on the KAWASAKI Ninja 650.
Which is lighter, SUZUKI GSX-R1000R or KAWASAKI Ninja 650?
KAWASAKI Ninja 650 is lighter at 193 kg vs 202 kg for SUZUKI GSX-R1000R.
Which is better, SUZUKI GSX-R1000R or KAWASAKI Ninja 650?
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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