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Honda CD 70 vs Suzuki GSX-8S vs TVS Apache RTR 310

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Suzuki GSX-8S

Suzuki GSX-8S

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 83 PS
  • 202 kg

Quickshifter as standard

TVS Apache RTR 310

TVS Apache RTR 310

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 312 cc
  • 35.6 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 169 kg

Built on the same base as the BMW G 310 R

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki GSX-8S4
  2. Honda CD 703
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3102
  • Most powerSuzuki GSX-8S83 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda CD 70~55 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda CD 70~468 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
  • LightestHonda CD 7082 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki GSX-8S210 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Honda CD 70—
Suzuki GSX-8S83 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

Honda CD 70—
Suzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CD 70—
Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CD 7072 cc
Suzuki GSX-8S776 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

Honda CD 7055 km/l
Suzuki GSX-8S—
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

Honda CD 70468 km
Suzuki GSX-8S—
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

Honda CD 70—
Suzuki GSX-8S210 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

Honda CD 7082 kg
Suzuki GSX-8S202 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

Honda CD 70—
Suzuki GSX-8S810 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CD 70136 mm
Suzuki GSX-8S145 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CD 70Suzuki GSX-8STVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 159,900Not sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanSuzuki · JapanTVS · India
Type of bikeEverydayStreetStreet
Fuel average~55 km/l—~30 km/l
Petrol tank8.5 L14 L11 L
On a full tank~468 km—~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size72 cc776 cc312 cc
Cylinders121
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power—83 PS @ 8,500 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque—78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight—411 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed—210 km/h150 km/h
Fuel system—Fuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox4-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingKickSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight82 kg (dry)202 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height—810 mm800 mm
Ground clearance136 mm145 mm180 mm
Wheelbase—1,465 mm1,358 mm
Length × width × height1,897 × 751 × 1,014 mm——
ColoursBlue, Red, Black——
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)—Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABS—Both wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)2.25 – 17 (4 PR) / 2.50 – 17 (4 PR)120/70-17 / 180/55-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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  • Honda CD 70—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which is lighter, Honda CD 70 or Suzuki GSX-8S?

Honda CD 70 weighs about 82 kg and Suzuki GSX-8S about 202 kg, so Honda CD 70 is easier to push and park.

Honda CD 70 or Suzuki GSX-8S: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CD 70 if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Suzuki GSX-8S if most power, most pulling power matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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