Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX vs Suzuki GSX-8R
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX and the Suzuki GSX-8R as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation and Suzuki Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX
SE variant
- SRP
- ₱806,900
- Est. monthly
- ₱22,763
Photo: Suzuki Philippines, via mc.suzuki.com.ph.
Suzuki GSX-8R
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱699,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱19,719
How they differ
- The Suzuki GSX-8R is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱699,000, which is ₱107,900 (13%) below the Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX at ₱806,900.
- On installment at our default terms, the GSX-8R is estimated at ₱19,719 a month against ₱22,763 for the Ninja 1100SX, a difference of ₱3,044 a month.
- The Ninja 1100SX makes more power (136 PS against 84.3 PS for the GSX-8R).
- The Ninja 1100SX has more torque (113 Nm against 78 Nm for the GSX-8R).
- The Ninja 1100SX has the larger engine (1,099 cc against 776 cc for the GSX-8R).
- The GSX-8R has the lower seat at 810 mm, 10 mm below the Ninja 1100SX, which matters for shorter riders.
- The Ninja 1100SX is the heavier bike (234 kg against 205 kg for the GSX-8R).
- The Ninja 1100SX carries more fuel (19 L against 14 L for the GSX-8R).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki Ninja 1100SXSE, ₱806,900 | Suzuki GSX-8RStandard, ₱699,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four, DOHC, 16 valves | 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC |
| Displacement (differs) | 1099 cc | 776 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 136 PS | 84.3 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 9000 rpm | 8500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 113 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 7600 | 6800 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Fuel injection: 38 mm x 4 | Fuel injection |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Emission standard (differs) | n/a | Euro 5 |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed, return shift | 6-speed constant mesh |
| Final drive (differs) | Sealed chain | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2100 mm | 2155 mm |
| Width (differs) | 805 mm | 770 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1225 mm | 1135 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1440 mm | 1465 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 820 mm | 810 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 135 mm | 145 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 234 kg | 205 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 19 L | 14 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Inverted fork with compression and rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability, 41 mm | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Horizontal Back-link, Öhlins S46 gas-charged rear shock with rebound damping adjustability and remote spring preload adjustability | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual semi-floating discs, 300 mm, Brembo radial-mount, M4.32 monobloc, opposed 4-piston | Twin disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc, 260 mm, Single-piston | Disc |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) | 120/70ZR17 M/C 58W, tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) | 180/55ZR17 M/C 73W, tubeless |
| Frame (differs) | Twin-tube aluminium | n/a |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS (KIBS, Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System) | n/a |
| Traction control (differs) | Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Smartphone connectivity | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | Kawasaki Quick Shifter, electronic cruise control, power modes, IMU, assist and slipper clutch | 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.