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Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Suzuki GSX-8R

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Kawasaki Ninja 500
Suzuki GSX-8R

Kawasaki

Ninja 500

From ₹5.76 Lakh

Full Ninja 500 page Change

Suzuki

GSX-8R

From ₹9.89 Lakh

Full GSX-8R page Change
Kawasaki Ninja 500Ninja 500 · ₹5.76 Lakh
Suzuki GSX-8RGSX-8R · ₹9.89 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Ninja 500: ₹5.76 Lakh (ahead) GSX-8R: ₹9.89 Lakh Ninja 500 ₹4.13 lakh cheaper
Braking Ninja 500: Dual-channel ABS GSX-8R: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage Ninja 500: Not published GSX-8R: 23.8 kmpl Claimed
Power Ninja 500: 44.7 bhp GSX-8R: 83 PS (ahead) Torque 42.6 vs 78 Nm
Weight Ninja 500: 171 kg GSX-8R: 205 kg Seat height 785 vs 810 mm

Pick the Ninja 500 for the lower price.

Pick the GSX-8R for more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹5.76 Lakh
₹9.89 Lakh
On-road in
₹6.47 Lakh
₹10.99 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹17,191 a month
₹29,217 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
44.7 bhp
83 PS
Torque
42.6 Nm
78 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
Not published
23.8 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve
Parallel Twin, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve/cyl, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, 270° crank with Suzuki Cross Balancer
Displacement
451 cc
776 cc
Bore x Stroke
70.0 mm x 58.6 mm
84.0 mm x 70.0 mm
Compression Ratio
11.3:1
12.8:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
6-speed manual
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
Clutch
Assist and slipper clutch
Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS) slipper clutch
Drive Type
Chain drive
Chain Drive (525 O-ring)

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 310 mm
Dual Floating Disc, 310 mm, Nissin radial-mount 4-piston calipers
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 220 mm
Single Disc, 240 mm, Nissin 1-piston pin-slide caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Wheel Type
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
17-inch Cast Aluminium Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Not listed
Front Tyre Size
Not listed
120/70-ZR17 Tubeless (Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2)
Rear Tyre Size
Not listed
180/55-ZR17 Tubeless (Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic fork
41 mm Showa SFF-BP (Separate Function Fork - Big Piston) Inverted USD Fork (130 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
Monoshock, preload adjustable
Showa Monoshock with progressive linkage (Preload adjustable, 130 mm travel)
Frame Type
Trellis, high-tensile steel
High-rigidity Steel Backbone Frame with aluminium swingarm
Wheelbase
1,375 mm
1465 mm
Ground Clearance
145 mm
145 mm

Dimensions

Seat Height
785 mm
810 mm
Kerb Weight
171 kg
205 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 litres
14.0 L (Reserve 2.8 L)
Length
Not listed
2115 mm
Width
Not listed
770 mm
Height
Not listed
1135 mm

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Digital
5.0-inch Full-Colour TFT Display with Day/Night display modes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
No (Standalone racing cluster)
USB Charging
Front
Yes (USB port available)
Gear Indicator
Yes
Not listed
Navigation
Not listed
No

Safety & Convenience

Vehicle Location Tracking
Last park location
Not listed
Kill Switch
Yes
Not listed
Riding Modes
Not listed
3 Modes via SDMS (Suzuki Drive Mode Selector: Active, Basic, Comfort)
Traction Control
Not listed
Yes (Suzuki Traction Control System STCS with 3 modes + Off)
Quickshifter
Not listed
Yes (Bi-directional Quickshifter standard)
Cruise Control
Not listed
No

Lights

Headlight
LED with DRL
Vertically stacked Hexagonal Full LED Projector Headlamps with mono-focus lenses
Taillight
LED
Full LED Taillamp
Turn Indicators
LED
Full LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Stepped pillion seat
Split Stepped Sport Seat with forged aluminium clip-on handlebars
Under-Seat Storage
Not listed
Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹5.76 Lakh
₹9.89 Lakh
Colours
2 colours
3 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Ninja 500₹5.76 Lakh GSX-8R₹9.89 Lakh GSX-8R ₹4.13 lakh more

On-road price by city

Ninja 500 Ninja 500 against GSX-8R GSX-8R

CityNinja 500GSX-8RGap
Mumbai₹6.7 Lakh₹11.39 LakhNinja 500 ₹4.69 lakh less
Pune₹6.7 Lakh₹11.39 LakhNinja 500 ₹4.69 lakh less
New Delhi₹6.47 Lakh₹10.99 LakhNinja 500 ₹4.53 lakh less
Bengaluru₹7.05 Lakh₹11.98 LakhNinja 500 ₹4.94 lakh less
Chennai₹6.7 Lakh₹11.39 LakhNinja 500 ₹4.69 lakh less
Hyderabad₹7.05 Lakh₹11.98 LakhNinja 500 ₹4.94 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹6.35 Lakh₹10.8 LakhNinja 500 ₹4.44 lakh less
Kolkata₹6.59 Lakh₹11.19 LakhNinja 500 ₹4.61 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Ninja 500 or the GSX-8R?

The Ninja 500, by ₹4.13 lakh on the versions compared here: Ninja 500 Ninja 500 at ₹5.76 Lakh against GSX-8R GSX-8R at ₹9.89 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹6.47 Lakh against ₹10.99 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Ninja 500 Ninja 500 makes 44.7 bhp and 42.6 Nm and the GSX-8R GSX-8R makes 83 PS and 78 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹17,191 a month for the Ninja 500 and ₹29,217 for the GSX-8R, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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