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Suzuki GSX-8S vs Benelli 302S vs TVS Apache RTR 160

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

Benelli 302S

Benelli 302S

Rs 1,700,000

dealer list price

  • 300 cc
  • 38 PS
  • ~25 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 160Earlier version in photo

TVS Apache RTR 160

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 160 cc
  • 16 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 137 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 1605
  2. Suzuki GSX-8S4
  3. Benelli 302S0
  • Most powerSuzuki GSX-8S83 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 160~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki GSX-8S210 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Suzuki GSX-8S83 PS
Benelli 302S38 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Suzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
Benelli 302S25.6 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
Benelli 302S—
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Suzuki GSX-8S776 cc
Benelli 302S300 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Suzuki GSX-8S—
Benelli 302S25 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Suzuki GSX-8S—
Benelli 302S400 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Suzuki GSX-8S210 km/h
Benelli 302S—
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Suzuki GSX-8S202 kg
Benelli 302S—
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Suzuki GSX-8S810 mm
Benelli 302S795 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Suzuki GSX-8S145 mm
Benelli 302S140 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsSuzuki GSX-8SBenelli 302STVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,700,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandSuzuki · JapanBenelli · ItalyTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetStreetStreet
Fuel average—~25 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank14 L16 L12 L
On a full tank—~400 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size776 cc300 cc160 cc
Cylinders221
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power83 PS @ 8,500 rpm38 PS @ 11,000 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm25.6 Nm @ 9,750 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight411 PS / tonne—117 PS / tonne
Top speed210 km/h—114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight202 kg (with fluids)—137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height810 mm795 mm790 mm
Ground clearance145 mm140 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,465 mm1,410 mm1,300 mm
Length × width × height—2,130 × 800 × 1,120 mm—
Colours—Black, Green, White—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240Disc ×2 / DiscDisc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 160/60-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17

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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  • Benelli 302S—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Suzuki GSX-8S or Benelli 302S?

Suzuki GSX-8S makes 83 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Benelli 302S makes 38 PS @ 11,000 rpm.

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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.