Suzuki GSX-S 8 (2026) vs Kawasaki W 230 (2026)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	Suzuki	Kawasaki
Model:	GSX-S 8	W 230
Years:	2026	2026
Engine:	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve
Capacity:	776 cc / 47.3 cu-in	233 cc
Bore x Stroke:	84 x 70 mm	67 x 66 mm
Compression Ratio:	12.8:1	9.0:1
Cooling System:	Liquid/oil cooled	Air cooled
Induction:	EFI with two 42mm throttle bodies	DFI? with 32mm throttle body
Starting:	Electric	Electric
Max Power:	83.1 hp / 61.9 kW @ 8500 rpm	17 hp / 12.7 kW @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque:	78 Nm / 57.5 lb-ft @ 6800 rpm	19 Nm / 14 lb-ft @ 5800 rpm
Clutch:	Wet multiplate with assist and slipper functions	Wet multi-disc, manual
Transmission:	6-speed with quickshifter	6 Speed, return shift
Final Drive:	D.I.D O-ring chain	Sealed chain
Frame:	Steel	Semi-double cradle, steel
Front Suspension:	43mm KYB inverted fork, non-adjustable	37mm Telescopic fork
Front Wheel Travel:	130 mm / 5.1 in	117 mm / 4.6 in
Rear Suspension:	Linkage-assisted, spring-preload adjustable KYB shock	Twin shocks with spring preload adjustability
Rear Wheel Travel:	N/A	94 mm / 3.7 in
Front Brakes:	2 x 310mm floating discs with 4-piston Nissan calipers	Single 265 mm disc with 2-piston calipers
Rear Brakes:	Single 240mm disc with single-piston Nissin caliper	Single 220 mm disc with 1-piston caliper
ABS:	Standard	Standard
Front Tyre:	120/70 x 17	90/90-18
Rear Tyre:	180/55 x 17	110/90-17
Rake:	25.0?	27?
Trail:	104 mm / 4.1 in	94 mm / 3.7 in
Wheelbase:	1460 mm / 57.5 in	1415 mm / 55.7 in
Seat Height:	810 mm / 31.9 in	744 mm / 29.3 in
Ground clearance:	140 mm / 5.5 in	150 mm / 5.9 in
Wet Weight:	202 kg / 445 lbs	143 kg / 315.3 lbs
Fuel Capacity:	14 Litres / 3.7 US gal	11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal