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TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Suzuki GSX-8S vs Benelli Imperiale 400

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

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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

Suzuki GSX-8S

Suzuki GSX-8S

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 83 PS
  • 202 kg

Quickshifter as standard

Benelli Imperiale 400

Benelli Imperiale 400

Rs 1,585,000

dealer list price

  • 374 cc
  • 21 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 205 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki GSX-8S4
  2. TVS Apache RTR 3102
  3. Benelli Imperiale 4002
  • Most powerSuzuki GSX-8S83 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
  • Goes furthest on a tankBenelli Imperiale 400~360 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki GSX-8S210 km/h
  • Lowest seatBenelli Imperiale 400780 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

TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS
Suzuki GSX-8S83 PS
Benelli Imperiale 40021 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
Suzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
Suzuki GSX-8S776 cc
Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
Suzuki GSX-8S—
Benelli Imperiale 40030 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
Suzuki GSX-8S—
Benelli Imperiale 400360 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
Suzuki GSX-8S210 km/h
Benelli Imperiale 400—

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
Suzuki GSX-8S202 kg
Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
Suzuki GSX-8S810 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Suzuki GSX-8S145 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400—

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 310Suzuki GSX-8SBenelli Imperiale 400
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,585,000
BrandTVS · IndiaSuzuki · JapanBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeStreetStreetClassic
Fuel average~30 km/l—~30 km/l
Petrol tank11 L14 L12 L
On a full tank~330 km—~360 km
Engine and performance
Engine size312 cc776 cc374 cc
Cylinders121
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm83 PS @ 8,500 rpm21 PS @ 5,500 rpm
Torque28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Power to weight211 PS / tonne411 PS / tonne102 PS / tonne
Top speed150 km/h210 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight169 kg (with fluids)202 kg (with fluids)205 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm810 mm780 mm
Ground clearance180 mm145 mm—
Wheelbase1,358 mm1,465 mm1,440 mm
Length × width × height——2,170 × 815 × 1,140 mm
Colours——Black, Red, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17100/90-19 / 130/80-18

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
  • Benelli Imperiale 400—a month

Questions people ask

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

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

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

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.

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

Buy TVS Apache RTR 310 if you care most about lightest, most ground clearance. 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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