Comparing the ATHER 450 Apex and the SUZUKI GSX-8R side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | — | Liquid Cooling |
| Displacement | — | 776 cc |
| Engine Type | — | 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC |
| Power | 7.0 kW | 81.8 bhp @ 8500 rpm |
| Torque | 26 Nm | 78 Nm @ 6800 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 14 L |
| Mileage | — | 23.8 kmpl |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 100 | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 111.6 | 205 |
| Seat Height | 780 | 810 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Combined braking system & regenerative braking | Dual Channel |
| Front Brake | Hydraulically actuated triple-piston calliper disc, 200mm | Disc 310 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear Brake | Hydraulically actuated single-piston calliper disc, 190mm | Disc Caliper - Rear 1 Piston |
| Rear Suspension | Symmetrically mounted progressive monoshock | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 90/90 - 12 | 120/70ZR17M/C |
| Rear Tyre | 100/80 - 12 | 180/55ZR17M/C |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| 0–40 km/h (s) | 2.9 | — |
| Anti-Theft / IoT Tracking | Yes | — |
| App Connectivity | Yes | — |
| Battery | 3.7 kWh Lithium-ion | — |
| Battery Capacity (kWh) | 3.7 | — |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-ion | — |
| Battery Warranty (Years) | 5 | — |
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| Built-in GPS Navigation | Yes | — |
| Charger Output Power (kW) | 0.7 | — |
| Charging Port Type | Proprietary | — |
| Charging Time (Fast) | 1–1.5h | — |
| Charging Time (Standard) | 5.45 | — |
| Color Options | Indium Blue | Metallic Matt BlackMetallic Matt Sword SilverMetallic Triton Blue |
| Connectivity Features | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 4G, navigation, call/music control | — |
| Drive Modes | SmartEco, Eco, Ride, Sport, Warp+ | — |
| Fast Charging Supported | Yes | — |
| Final Drive Type | belt | — |
| Fuel System | — | Fuel injection |
| Ingress Protection (IP Rating) | IP67 | — |
| Motor Power (Continuous, kW) | -0.1 | — |
| Motor Power (Peak, kW) | 7 | — |
| Motor Type | PMSM | — |
| OTA Updates | Yes | — |
| Price Variants | Standard | 189946 | STD | 988551 |
| Range (Claimed, km) | 157 | — |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Self Start |
| Torque (Electric, Nm) | 26 | — |
| Transmission | — | 6 Speed Manual |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | 3 | — |
