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Suzuki GSX-8S vs Hero Splendor Plus 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

Hero Splendor Plus

Hero Splendor Plus

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 97.2 cc
  • 8 PS
  • ~65 km/l
  • 112 kg

One of the best-selling motorcycles in the world

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. Suzuki GSX-8S4
  2. Hero Splendor Plus4
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1601
  • Most powerSuzuki GSX-8S83 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki GSX-8S210 km/h
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 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
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Suzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Suzuki GSX-8S776 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Suzuki GSX-8S—
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Suzuki GSX-8S—
Hero Splendor Plus637 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Suzuki GSX-8S210 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Suzuki GSX-8S202 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Suzuki GSX-8S810 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Suzuki GSX-8S145 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsSuzuki GSX-8SHero Splendor PlusTVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandSuzuki · JapanHero · IndiaTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetEverydayStreet
Fuel average—~65 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank14 L9.8 L12 L
On a full tank—~637 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size776 cc97.2 cc160 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirAir
Power83 PS @ 8,500 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight411 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed210 km/h87 km/h114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed4-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight202 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height810 mm785 mm790 mm
Ground clearance145 mm165 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,465 mm1,236 mm1,300 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240Drum / DrumDisc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)Front wheel
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-172.75-18 / 2.75-1890/90-17 / 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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What will petrol cost you?

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  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Suzuki GSX-8S or Hero Splendor Plus?

Suzuki GSX-8S makes 83 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Suzuki GSX-8S or Hero Splendor Plus?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and Suzuki GSX-8S about 202 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

Suzuki GSX-8S or Hero Splendor Plus: which should I buy?

Buy Suzuki GSX-8S if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Hero Splendor Plus if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank 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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