CFMoto 675SR-R vs Suzuki GSX-8R
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The CFMoto 675SR-R and Suzuki GSX-8R are among the most cross-shopped sport bikes of 2026. The CFMoto 675SR-R undercuts the Suzuki GSX-8R by about $1,440, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the CFMoto 675SR-R leads on power with 94 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Our pickCFMoto
CFMoto 675SR-R
Suzuki
Suzuki GSX-8RThe verdict
The CFMoto 675SR-R edges it overall at 8.2/10, but the Suzuki GSX-8R wins on best for new riders, so let how you ride decide.
Suzuki GSX-8R
A2-legal, 83 hp, forgiving to learn on.
CFMoto 675SR-R
94 hp and 0.50 hp/kg, the strongest here.
CFMoto 675SR-R
Our 8.2/10 at $7,999, the most bike per dollar.
CFMoto 675SR-R
189 kg with an 810 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
CFMoto 675SR-R
Our top score in this matchup at 8.2/10.
Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.
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CFMoto 675SR-R vs Suzuki GSX-8R: your questions answered
Which is faster, the CFMoto 675SR-R or the Suzuki GSX-8R?
The CFMoto 675SR-R makes the most power at 94 hp and 70 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the CFMoto 675SR-R or the Suzuki GSX-8R?
The CFMoto 675SR-R is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $7,999.
Which is lighter, the CFMoto 675SR-R or the Suzuki GSX-8R?
The CFMoto 675SR-R is the lightest at 189 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the CFMoto 675SR-R or the Suzuki GSX-8R?
For a new rider we'd point to the Suzuki GSX-8R: A2-legal, 83 hp and 205 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
