Honda CBR650R vs Suzuki GSX-8R
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda CBR650R and the Suzuki GSX-8R as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Honda Philippines, Inc. and Suzuki Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Honda Philippines, via hondaph.com.
Honda CBR650R
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱555,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱15,657
Photo: Suzuki Philippines, via mc.suzuki.com.ph.
Suzuki GSX-8R
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱699,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱19,719
How they differ
- The Honda CBR650R is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱555,000, which is ₱144,000 (21%) below the Suzuki GSX-8R at ₱699,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the CBR650R is estimated at ₱15,657 a month against ₱19,719 for the GSX-8R, a difference of ₱4,062 a month.
- The CBR650R makes more power (95.2 PS against 84.3 PS for the GSX-8R).
- The GSX-8R has more torque (78 Nm against 63 Nm for the CBR650R).
- The GSX-8R has the larger engine (776 cc against 649 cc for the CBR650R).
- The CBR650R carries more fuel (15.4 L against 14 L for the GSX-8R).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda CBR650RStandard, ₱555,000 | Suzuki GSX-8RStandard, ₱699,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve, DOHC, Inline 4-Cylinder | 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC |
| Displacement (differs) | 649 cc | 776 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 95.2 PS | 84.3 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 12,000 rpm | 8500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 63 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 9500 | 6800 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Fuel injection |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 20.9 km/L | n/a |
| Emission standard (differs) | n/a | Euro 5 |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-Speed / Manual Clutch | 6-speed constant mesh |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2128 mm | 2155 mm |
| Width (differs) | 749 mm | 770 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1146 mm | 1135 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1449 mm | 1465 mm |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 810 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 130 mm | 145 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 208 kg | 205 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 15.4 L | 14 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Showa 41 mm SFF-BP upside-down fork | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Mono with 10-Stage Pre-load Adjuster, Aluminum Cast Swingarm | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual 310 mm x 4.5 mm Disc with Nissin Radial-Mount Four Piston Callipers | Twin disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single 240 mm x 5 mm Disc with Single Piston Calliper | Disc |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120 / 70ZR -17 M/C (Tubeless) | 120/70ZR17 M/C 58W, tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 180 / 55ZR -17 M/C (Tubeless) | 180/55ZR17 M/C 73W, tubeless |
| Frame (differs) | Diamond / Steel | n/a |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | 2-channel ABS | n/a |
| Traction control (differs) | Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Honda RoadSync | n/a |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 5-inch TFT Meter Display | n/a |
| Headlight (differs) | All-LED lighting | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | USB Type-C charging port; Emergency Stop Signal; Honda Ignition Security System (HISS) | n/a |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | n/a | 2 years from purchase by the first owner, unlimited mileage |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.