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2018 Sport Motorcycle Comparison: Honda CB650F vs. Suzuki GSX-S750

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Arthur Coldwells

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December 9, 2017

17 Essential Specs	2018 Honda CB650F	2018 Suzuki GSX-S750
Engine	Inline-4; DOHC	Inline-4; DOHC
Displacement	649cc	749cc
Bore x stroke	67 x 46mm	72 x 46mm
Front suspension	Non-adjustable 41mm fork	Inverted non-adjustable fork
Rear suspension	Linkage-assisted spring-preload adjustable shock	Linkage-assisted spring-preload adjustable shock
Front tire	120/70 x 17; Dunlop Sportmax D222F	120/70 x 17; Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S21
Rear tire	180/55 x 17; Dunlop Sportmax D222	180/55 x 17; Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S21
Front brakes	320mm discs w/ two-piston calipers	310mm discs w/ radial four-piston calipers
ABS	Optional ($500)	Optional ($600)
Traction control	None	Standard
Wheelbase	57.1 inches	58.7 inches
Rake	25.3 degrees	25.2 degrees
Trail	4.0 inches	4.1 inches
Seat height	31.9 inches	32.3 inches
Fuel capacity	4.6 gallons	4.2 gallons
Curb weight	454 pounds	465 pounds
Price	$8249 MSRP	$8299 MSRP

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