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Suzuki GSX-8S vs Honda CD 70 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

Honda CD 70

Honda CD 70

Rs 159,900

official price

  • 72 cc
  • ~55 km/l
  • 82 kg
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. TVS Apache RTR 1603
  3. Honda CD 702
  • Most powerSuzuki GSX-8S83 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda CD 70~55 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 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 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
Honda CD 70—
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Suzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
Honda CD 70—
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
Honda CD 70—
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Suzuki GSX-8S776 cc
Honda CD 7072 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Suzuki GSX-8S—
Honda CD 7055 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Suzuki GSX-8S—
Honda CD 70468 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Suzuki GSX-8S210 km/h
Honda CD 70—
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Suzuki GSX-8S202 kg
Honda CD 7082 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Suzuki GSX-8S810 mm
Honda CD 70—
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Suzuki GSX-8S145 mm
Honda CD 70136 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsSuzuki GSX-8SHonda CD 70TVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 159,900Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandSuzuki · JapanHonda · JapanTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetEverydayStreet
Fuel average—~55 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank14 L8.5 L12 L
On a full tank—~468 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size776 cc72 cc160 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirAir
Power83 PS @ 8,500 rpm—16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm—13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight411 PS / tonne—117 PS / tonne
Top speed210 km/h—114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injection—Fuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed4-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startKickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight202 kg (with fluids)82 kg (dry)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height810 mm—790 mm
Ground clearance145 mm136 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,465 mm—1,300 mm
Length × width × height—1,897 × 751 × 1,014 mm—
Colours—Blue, Red, Black—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240—Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheels—Front wheel
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-172.25 – 17 (4 PR) / 2.50 – 17 (4 PR)90/90-17 / 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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  • Honda CD 70—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

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

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

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

Buy Suzuki GSX-8S if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Honda CD 70 if best fuel average, lightest 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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