Kawasaki W 800 ABS vs Suzuki GSX 8TT (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kawasaki W 800 ABSstacks up against the Suzuki GSX 8TT. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKawasaki W 800 ABSSuzuki GSX 8TT
Model year20262026
Price$10,699$11,149
Engine773 cc776 cc
Weight211 kg203 kg
Seat height790 mm810 mm
Fuel capacity15.0 L15.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, ChainManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscDual Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresDunlop® K300F: 100/90-18 (57H) / Dunlop® K300: 130/80-18 (66H)Dunlop® Roadsport2-X 120/70 ZR17 M/C 58W / Dunlop® Roadsport2-X 180/55 ZR17 M/C 73W

Kawasaki W 800 ABS vs Suzuki GSX 8TT — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kawasaki W 800 ABS and the Suzuki GSX 8TT usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kawasaki W 800 ABS brings its published horsepower in a 211 kg package, while the Suzuki GSX 8TT counters with its own power figure at 203 kg. On price, the Kawasaki W 800 ABS has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: