2024 SUZUKI GSX-8R vs CF MOTO 450SR

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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.

Top on paper
2024 SUZUKI GSX-8R
85 pts
CF MOTO 450SR
15 pts

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

2024 SUZUKI GSX-8R
28.7 pts
Best fit here
CF MOTO 450SR
70.2 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
2024 SUZUKI GSX-8R
88.3 pts
CF MOTO 450SR
14.3 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2024 SUZUKI GSX-8R
99 pts
CF MOTO 450SR
25 pts

New rider friendly

2024 SUZUKI GSX-8R
7.3 pts
Best fit here
CF MOTO 450SR
81.3 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2024 SUZUKI GSX-8R 81 cm Tallest seat here
  • CF MOTO 450SR 79.5 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 1.5 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 47 hp (CF MOTO 450SR) up to 81.8 hp (2024 SUZUKI GSX-8R).
  • Torque spans 39 Nm (CF MOTO 450SR) up to 78 Nm (2024 SUZUKI GSX-8R).
  • Weight spans 152 kg (CF MOTO 450SR) to 205 kg (2024 SUZUKI GSX-8R).
  • Displacement spans 450 cc (CF MOTO 450SR) to 800 cc (2024 SUZUKI GSX-8R).

Reader votes so far — total 1: 2024 SUZUKI GSX-8R (1); CF MOTO 450SR (0).

Specification SUZUKI GSX-8R CF MOTO 450SR
Brand SUZUKI CF MOTO
Model SUZUKI GSX-8R CF MOTO 450SR
Engine size 800cc 450cc
Power 81.8hp 47hp
Torque 78nm. 39nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 205kg 152kg
Front brake Dual 310mm discs with four-piston Nissin calipers 320 mm Single disck Brembo M40
Rear brake Utilizes a single-piston caliper on a 240mm disc 220mm Single disc, Single-piston floating caliper
Seat height (cm) 81cm 79.5cm
Front tyre 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless (Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2) 110/70 R17, CST ADRENO HS AS5
Rear tyre 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) tubeless (Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2) 150/60 R17, CST ADRENO HS AS5
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Showa inverted fork, spring-loaded, oil-damped. 37 Upside down telescopic fork adjustable damping
Rear suspension Showa linkage-type, spring-loaded, oil-damped. Central Shock
Motorcycle type Supersport Supersport
Top speed 240km/h 228km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 14 L – 4.5 L/100km 14 L – 4.3 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $9439 $5699
Brand price lists View SUZUKI price list View CF MOTO price list
Extra features

-Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (SDMS), A, B, and C modes, traction control for three modes, basic (non-cornering) ABS, quickshifter.

-Sport windshield, Engine protection sliders

-Euro5, Slipper Clutch

-Ghost display, Bluetooth and Navigation features -Power modes including Sport and Economic

-Bosch EFI, Continental ABS

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2024 SUZUKI GSX-8R vs 2023 CF MOTO 450SR: listed specifications

The 2024 SUZUKI GSX-8R and 2023 CF MOTO 450SR differ on the listed specifications: the GSX-8R has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the 450SR has a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

GSX-8R has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (800 cc vs 450 cc).

Peak power

GSX-8R has a clear listed power advantage (81.8 hp vs 47 hp).

Torque

GSX-8R has a clear listed torque advantage (78 Nm vs 39 Nm).

Listed top speed

GSX-8R has a modest listed top-speed advantage (240 km/h vs 228 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

450SR is notably lighter on the listed weight (152 kg vs 205 kg). 450SR has a lower listed seat height (79.5 cm vs 81 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of SUZUKI GSX-8R vs CF MOTO 450SR?

SUZUKI GSX-8R is listed at 240 km/h (149 mph) vs 228 km/h (142 mph) for CF MOTO 450SR.

Which has more horsepower, SUZUKI GSX-8R or CF MOTO 450SR?

SUZUKI GSX-8R has 82 hp compared with 47 hp on the CF MOTO 450SR.

Which is lighter, SUZUKI GSX-8R or CF MOTO 450SR?

CF MOTO 450SR is lighter at 152 kg vs 205 kg for SUZUKI GSX-8R.

Which is better, SUZUKI GSX-8R or CF MOTO 450SR?

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.