Comparing the Bajaj Avenger Street 160 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 Street 160 is available at ₹111,569, while the Suzuki GSX‑8R is priced at a price on request. On the engine front, the Bajaj Avenger Street 160 comes with a 160 cc unit compared to the Suzuki GSX‑8R's 776 cc, producing 11.03 kW (15 PS) @ 8,500 rpm and 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 47.2 Kmpl for the Bajaj Avenger Street 160 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 | Air‑cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 160 cc | 776 cc |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, Twin Spark DTS-i , Fuel Injected, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valve, Air cooled | 4-stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve |
| Power | 11.03 kW (15 PS) @ 8,500 rpm | 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 13.7 Nm @ 7,000 rpm | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13 L (reserve ~3.8 L) | 14L |
| Mileage | 47.2 Kmpl | 23 km/l |
| Top Speed (km/h) | — | 230 |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 156 | 205 |
| Seat Height | 737 | 810 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Single‑channel ABS (front) | Dual-channel ABS |
| Front Brake | 280 mm Disc ABS | Dual 310 mm discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork with 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 | Twin shock absorbers, 5‑step adjustable | Showa link-type mono-shock, preload adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 90/90-17 49P | 120/70 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Rear Tyre | 130/90-15 66P | 180/55 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Cast aluminium alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | 55/60 W halogen with LED DRL | LED (projector-style, vertically stacked) |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12 V, 4 Ah VRLA | 12 V, 8 Ah (Maintenance-free) |
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| Cluster | Semi‑digital LCD | 5-inch full-colour TFT display (Bluetooth-enabled, multiple ride modes, traction control, gear indicator) |
| Color Options | Ebony BlackSpicy Red | 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 | 111569 | 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 |
