Suzuki GSX-S750 vs Honda CBR650F

Suzuki GSX-S750 vs Honda CBR650F (Detailed Comparison): Suzuki GSX-S750 was recently launched at INR 7.46 lakh. This makes it the closest possible rival to Honda CBR650F, bringing the price difference to mere INR 8,000 and offering two different body styles in India. To be even precise, CBR650F is not a super sport category product and thus, buyers even choose this one for everyday riding and occasional highway touring too. Here are some reasons that can help you select one among these two superbikes in India. [caption id="attachment_209495" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Suzuki GSX-S750[/caption] [caption id="attachment_210439" align="aligncenter" width="615"] Honda CBR650F[/caption]

Suzuki GSX-S750 vs Honda CBR650F

# Engine and Output

Honda CBR650F is using 648cc, four cylinder engine producing 85.4 HP at 11,000 rpm and 60.5 Nm at 8500 rpm. On the other hand, spending INR 15,000 more brings you a much bigger 749cc engine producing 114 HP at 10,500 rpm and 81 Nm at 9000 rpm. Both engines offer 6-speed gearbox while Suzuki brings 28.6 HP and 20.5 Nm of more power and torque. Adding 101cc to your side gives you much more power than one gets by buying 250cc Yamaha FZ.

Quick Specs & Price Comparison

	Suzuki GSX-S750	Honda CBR650F
Displacement	749 cc	648 cc
Transmission	6-Speed	6-Speed
No. of Cylinders	4-Cylinder	4-Cylinder
Max. Power	114 HP @ 10500 rpm	85.4 HP @ 11000 rpm
Max. Torque	81 NM @ 9000 rpm	60.5 NM @ 8500 rpm
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Engine Cooling	Liquid-Cooled	Liquid-Cooled
Engine Type	Inline-4	Inline-4
Top Speed	225 kmph (Approx.)	220 kmph (Approx.)
Mileage	15-20 kmpl (Approx.)	15-20 kmpl (Approx.)
Price (Ex-Delhi)	INR 7.46 Lakh	INR 7.38 Lakh

# Weight and Performance

Honda CBR650F weighs 216 kg while Suzuki GSX-S750 is 1 kg lighter than its full faired rival. Blame it on the fairing or any other stuff, Suzuki wins in this department with even a bigger engine under the tank. CBR650F comes with 17.3 liter fuel tank while Suzuki offers 16 liter capacity on GSX-S750. One liter petrol weighs 770gms and thus, putting 15 liters of fuel in both bikes will result in same weight on both sides. More power benefits GSX-S750 throughout the range while CBR650F get aerodynamic benefit when riding very fast.

Dimensions & Weight

Suzuki GSX-S750 vs Honda CBR650F

	Suzuki GSX-S750	Honda CBR650F
Length	2125 mm	2107 mm
Width	785 mm	753 mm
Height	1055 mm	1149 mm
Wheelbase	1455 mm	1449 mm
Ground Clearance	135 mm	133 mm
Seat Height	820 mm	810 mm
Kerb Weight	215 kg	216 kg
Fuel Tank	16 litres	17.3 litres

[caption id="attachment_167422" align="aligncenter" width="585"] Suzuki GSX-S750 Console[/caption] [caption id="attachment_210440" align="aligncenter" width="586"] Honda CBR650F Console[/caption]

# Equipment

Suzuki GSX-S750 comes with premium USD front forks, white back-lit console, multiple traction control settings and standard bar style handlebar. Honda offers bigger 320mm front disc brakes, LED headlight and sport clip-on handlebar. Seat remains single piece on CBR650F, making it more comfortable for pillion to ride on this faired machine. When compared with GSX-S750, the rear seat is also lower and more padded. Suzuki offers a full sized exhaust on GSX-S750 while CBR650F comes with almost under-seat exhaust. Tyre size remains identical.

Brakes & Suspension

	Suzuki GSX-S750	Honda CBR650F
Brakes (F)	310 mm Dual Discs	320 mm Dual Discs
Brakes (R)	240 mm Single Disc	240 mm Single Disc
Suspension (F)	USD Front Forks	Conventional Forks
Suspension (R)	Adjustable Monoshock	Adjustable Monoshock
ABS	2-Channel ABS	2-Channel ABS

Frame & Tyres

Suzuki GSX-S750 vs Honda CBR650F

	Suzuki GSX-S750	Honda CBR650F
Frame	Twin Spar Frame	Steel Diamond
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR-17	120/70 ZR-17
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR-17	180/55 ZR17
Front Wheel	17-inch	17-inch
Rear Wheel	17-inch	17-inch

# Colors & Verdict

Suzuki offers the GSX-S750 in Black/Blue and Black/Red shade. Honda CBR650F is available in Red and Black shade, out of which pure matte black shade is exclusive to this motorcycle. Consider CBR650F is you generally ride on the highway for more than 30 kilometers a day. It will save you a lot of wind stress every month. If riding in city conditions for most of the time, Suzuki GSX-S750 will offer quicker sprints and much easy handling in comparison to CBR650F. If you are not into sport touring, do consider Suzuki GSX-S750 as a better option.