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Suzuki GSX-8S vs TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Hero Splendor Plus

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

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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki GSX-8S4
  2. Hero Splendor Plus4
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3101
  • 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 310180 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Suzuki GSX-8S83 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

Suzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

Suzuki GSX-8S776 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

Suzuki GSX-8S—
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

Suzuki GSX-8S—
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

Suzuki GSX-8S210 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

Suzuki GSX-8S202 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

Suzuki GSX-8S810 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

Suzuki GSX-8S145 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsSuzuki GSX-8STVS Apache RTR 310Hero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandSuzuki · JapanTVS · IndiaHero · India
Type of bikeStreetStreetEveryday
Fuel average—~30 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank14 L11 L9.8 L
On a full tank—~330 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size776 cc312 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power83 PS @ 8,500 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight411 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed210 km/h150 km/h87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight202 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height810 mm800 mm785 mm
Ground clearance145 mm180 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,465 mm1,358 mm1,236 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 300 / Disc 240Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in cornersNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17110/70-17 / 150/60-172.75-18 / 2.75-18

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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  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Suzuki GSX-8S or TVS Apache RTR 310?

Suzuki GSX-8S makes 83 PS @ 8,500 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 310 makes 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm.

Which is lighter, Suzuki GSX-8S or TVS Apache RTR 310?

TVS Apache RTR 310 weighs about 169 kg and Suzuki GSX-8S about 202 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 310 is easier to push and park.

Suzuki GSX-8S or TVS Apache RTR 310: which should I buy?

Buy Suzuki GSX-8S if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy TVS Apache RTR 310 if most ground clearance 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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