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-cooled |
| Displacement | — | 776 cc |
| Engine Type | — | 4-stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve |
| Power | 7.0 kW | 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 26 Nm | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 14L |
| Mileage | — | 23 km/l |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 100 | 230 |
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 ABS |
| Front Brake | Hydraulically actuated triple-piston calliper disc, 200mm | Dual 310 mm discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks | Showa SFF-BP 43 mm upside-down fork |
| Rear Brake | Hydraulically actuated single-piston calliper disc, 190mm | Single 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Symmetrically mounted progressive monoshock | Showa link-type mono-shock, preload adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 90/90 - 12 | 120/70 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Rear Tyre | 100/80 - 12 | 180/55 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Cast aluminium alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED (projector-style, vertically stacked) |
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 | 12 V, 8 Ah (Maintenance-free) |
| 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 | — |
| Cluster | — | 5-inch full-colour TFT display (Bluetooth-enabled, multiple ride modes, traction control, gear indicator) |
| Color Options | Indium Blue | Metallic Triton BlueMetallic Matt Sword SilverMetallic Matt Black No 2 |
| Connectivity Features | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 4G, navigation, call/music control | Bluetooth, ride modes, traction control, TFT display |
| Drive Modes | SmartEco, Eco, Ride, Sport, Warp+ | Active, Basic, Comfort |
| Fast Charging Supported | Yes | — |
| Final Drive Type | belt | chain |
| Fuel System | — | Electronic fuel injection (EFI) |
| Ingress Protection (IP Rating) | IP67 | — |
| Motor Power (Continuous, kW) | -0.1 | — |
| Motor Power (Peak, kW) | 7 | — |
| Motor Type | PMSM | — |
| On-Road Price (Subsidy Adjusted, ₹) | — | 1132094 |
| OTA Updates | Yes | — |
| Price Variants | Standard | 189946 | Standard | 988551 | Single variant (Dual-channel ABS, bi-directional quick-shifter, ride-modes) |
| Range (Claimed, km) | 157 | — |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque (Electric, Nm) | 26 | — |
| Transmission | — | 6-speed, bi-directional quick-shifter, assist & slipper clutch |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | 3 | 2 |
