Comparing the Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 and the Suzuki GSX‑8R side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 is available at ₹136,691, while the Suzuki GSX‑8R is priced at a price on request. On the engine front, the Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 comes with a 220 cc unit compared to the Suzuki GSX‑8R's 776 cc, producing 13.99 kW (19.03 PS) @ 8500 rpm and 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 40 Kmpl for the Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 versus 23 km/l for the Suzuki GSX‑8R. 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 | Oil‑cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 220 cc | 776 cc |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, Twin Spark DTS-i , Fuel Injected, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valve | 4-stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve |
| Power | 13.99 kW (19.03 PS) @ 8500 rpm | 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 17.55 Nm @ 7000 rpm | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13 L | 14L |
| Mileage | 40 Kmpl | 23 km/l |
| Top Speed (km/h) | — | 230 |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 163 | 205 |
| Seat Height | 737 | 810 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Single‑channel ABS | Dual-channel ABS |
| Front Brake | 280 mm Disc ABS | Dual 310 mm discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic with double anti friction bush | Showa SFF-BP 43 mm upside-down fork |
| Rear Brake | 130 mm Drum | Single 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | 5 step adjustable Twin shock absorber | Showa link-type mono-shock, preload adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 90/90-17 Tubeless | 120/70 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Rear Tyre | 130/90-15 Tubeless | 180/55 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Tyre Type | Tube | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Spoke | Cast aluminium alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | Bi‑functional LED projector with LED DRLs | LED (projector-style, vertically stacked) |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V, 8Ah VRLA | 12 V, 8 Ah (Maintenance-free) |
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| Cluster | Fully digital LCD with Bluetooth & navigation | 5-inch full-colour TFT display (Bluetooth-enabled, multiple ride modes, traction control, gear indicator) |
| Color Options | Moon WhiteAuburn Black | Metallic Triton BlueMetallic Matt Sword SilverMetallic Matt Black No 2 |
| Connectivity Features | — | Bluetooth, ride modes, traction control, TFT display |
| Drive Modes | — | Active, Basic, Comfort |
| Final Drive Type | — | chain |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Electronic fuel injection (EFI) |
| On-Road Price (Subsidy Adjusted, ₹) | — | 1132094 |
| Price Variants | STD | 131723 | Standard | 988551 | Single variant (Dual-channel ABS, bi-directional quick-shifter, ride-modes) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 5‑speed manual | 6-speed, bi-directional quick-shifter, assist & slipper clutch |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | — | 2 |
