Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R vs Suzuki GSX-8R

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
Suzuki GSX-8R

Kawasaki

Ninja ZX-6R

From ₹12.49 Lakh

Full Ninja ZX-6R page Change

Suzuki

GSX-8R

From ₹9.89 Lakh

Full GSX-8R page Change
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6RNinja ZX-6R · ₹12.49 Lakh
Suzuki GSX-8RGSX-8R · ₹9.89 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Ninja ZX-6R: ₹12.49 Lakh GSX-8R: ₹9.89 Lakh (ahead) GSX-8R ₹2.60 lakh cheaper
Braking Ninja ZX-6R: Dual-channel ABS GSX-8R: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage Ninja ZX-6R: 23.6 kmpl GSX-8R: 23.8 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power Ninja ZX-6R: 124 PS (ahead) GSX-8R: 83 PS Torque 69 vs 78 Nm
Weight Ninja ZX-6R: 198 kg GSX-8R: 205 kg Seat height 830 vs 810 mm

Pick the Ninja ZX-6R for more power.

Pick the GSX-8R for the lower price and better claimed mileage.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹12.49 Lakh
₹9.89 Lakh
On-road in
₹13.85 Lakh
₹10.99 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹23,275 a month
₹18,474 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
124 PS
83 PS
Torque
69 Nm
78 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
23.6 kmpl
23.8 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)
636 cc
776 cc
Engine Type
Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, In-Line Four, DOHC, 16 Valves
Parallel Twin, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve/cyl, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, 270° crank with Suzuki Cross Balancer
Bore x Stroke
67 mm x 45.1 mm
84.0 mm x 70.0 mm
Compression Ratio
12.9:1
12.8:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual, 1-down 5-up
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
Clutch
Assist and slipper
Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS) slipper clutch
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive (525 O-ring)

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Dual Disc, 310 mm, 4-piston, radially mounted
Dual Floating Disc, 310 mm, Nissin radial-mount 4-piston calipers
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 220 mm, 1-piston
Single Disc, 240 mm, Nissin 1-piston pin-slide caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel ABS
Wheel Type
Alloy, 17-inch
17-inch Cast Aluminium Alloy Wheels
Front Tyre Size
120/70-17
120/70-ZR17 Tubeless (Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2)
Rear Tyre Size
180/55-17, radial, tubeless
180/55-ZR17 Tubeless (Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Showa SFF-BP, 41 mm inverted fork, fully adjustable
41 mm Showa SFF-BP (Separate Function Fork - Big Piston) Inverted USD Fork (130 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
Uni-Trak monoshock, fully adjustable for rebound, damping and preload
Showa Monoshock with progressive linkage (Preload adjustable, 130 mm travel)
Frame Type
Aluminium perimeter frame
High-rigidity Steel Backbone Frame with aluminium swingarm
Wheelbase (mm)
1,400 mm
1465 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
130 mm
145 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)
2,025 mm
2115 mm
Width (mm)
710 mm
770 mm
Height (mm)
1,105 mm
1135 mm
Seat Height (mm)
830 mm
810 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
198 kg
205 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
17 litres, 3.4 litre reserve
14.0 L (Reserve 2.8 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
4.3-inch TFT color digital
5.0-inch Full-Colour TFT Display with Day/Night display modes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
No (Standalone racing cluster)
Navigation
Yes, turn-by-turn
No
USB Charging
No
Yes (USB port available)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
3-4 modes, sources disagree on count
3 Modes via SDMS (Suzuki Drive Mode Selector: Active, Basic, Comfort)
Traction Control
Yes, levels not specified
Yes (Suzuki Traction Control System STCS with 3 modes + Off)
Quickshifter
Yes, standard, bidirectional
Yes (Bi-directional Quickshifter standard)
Cruise Control
No
No

Lights

Headlight
LED, twin-pod
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
Split, stepped pillion
Split Stepped Sport Seat with forged aluminium clip-on handlebars
Under-Seat Storage
No
Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹12.49 Lakh
₹9.89 Lakh
Colours
1 colour
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 ZX-6R₹12.49 Lakh GSX-8R₹9.89 Lakh GSX-8R ₹2.60 lakh less

On-road price in six cities

Ninja ZX-6R Ninja ZX-6R against GSX-8R GSX-8R

CityNinja ZX-6RGSX-8RGap
Mumbai₹14.35 Lakh₹11.39 LakhGSX-8R ₹2.96 lakh less
Pune₹14.35 Lakh₹11.39 LakhGSX-8R ₹2.96 lakh less
New Delhi₹13.85 Lakh₹10.99 LakhGSX-8R ₹2.86 lakh less
Bengaluru₹15.1 Lakh₹11.98 LakhGSX-8R ₹3.12 lakh less
Chennai₹14.35 Lakh₹11.39 LakhGSX-8R ₹2.96 lakh less
Hyderabad₹15.1 Lakh₹11.98 LakhGSX-8R ₹3.12 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 ZX-6R or the GSX-8R?

The GSX-8R, by ₹2.60 lakh on the versions compared here: Ninja ZX-6R Ninja ZX-6R at ₹12.49 Lakh against GSX-8R GSX-8R at ₹9.89 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹13.85 Lakh against ₹10.99 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The GSX-8R claims 23.8 kmpl against 23.6 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Ninja ZX-6R Ninja ZX-6R makes 124 PS and 69 Nm and the GSX-8R GSX-8R makes 83 PS and 78 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹23,275 a month for the Ninja ZX-6R and ₹18,474 for the GSX-8R, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

Compare the rivals

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