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TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Suzuki GSX-8S vs Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

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

Suzuki V-Strom 800DESimilar version in photo

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 84.3 PS
  • 230 kg

Photo shows the road-going V-Strom 800 SE

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki GSX-8S3
  2. TVS Apache RTR 3102
  3. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE2
  • Most powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki GSX-8S210 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
  • Most ground clearanceSuzuki V-Strom 800DE220 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
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
Suzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
Suzuki GSX-8S776 cc
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
Suzuki GSX-8S210 km/h
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
Suzuki GSX-8S202 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
Suzuki GSX-8S810 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Suzuki GSX-8S145 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 310Suzuki GSX-8SSuzuki V-Strom 800DE
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaSuzuki · JapanSuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeStreetStreetAdventure
Fuel average~30 km/l——
Petrol tank11 L14 L20 L
On a full tank~330 km——
Engine and performance
Engine size312 cc776 cc776 cc
Cylinders122
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm83 PS @ 8,500 rpm84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Power to weight211 PS / tonne411 PS / tonne367 PS / tonne
Top speed150 km/h210 km/h200 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight169 kg (with fluids)202 kg (with fluids)230 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm810 mm855 mm
Ground clearance180 mm145 mm220 mm
Wheelbase1,358 mm1,465 mm1,570 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 180/55-1790/90-21 / 150/70-17

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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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, lowest seat. Buy Suzuki GSX-8S if most pulling power, quickest (power to weight) 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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