Comparing the Bajaj Chetak EV 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 Chetak EV is available at ₹99,900, while the Suzuki GSX‑8R is priced at a price on request. 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 | Electric motor, 3-phase permanent magnet synchronous | 4-stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve |
| Power | — | 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 20 Nm @ 1,950 rpm | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 14L |
| Mileage | — | 23 km/l |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 72 | 230 |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | — | 205 |
| Seat Height | 775 | 810 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | — | Dual-channel ABS |
| Front Brake | 130 mm Disc | Dual 310 mm discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers |
| Front Suspension | Single Sided Leading Link | Showa SFF-BP 43 mm upside-down fork |
| Rear Brake | 130 mm Drum | Single 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | 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 | 90/100-12 | 180/55 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Cast aluminium alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED with DRLs (as per official visuals) | LED (projector-style, vertically stacked) |
Other Specifications |
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| 0–40 km/h (s) | 2.8 | — |
| Anti-Theft / IoT Tracking | Yes | — |
| App Connectivity | Yes | — |
| Battery | 3.0 kWh (Series 30) / 3.5 kWh (Series 35) | 12 V, 8 Ah (Maintenance-free) |
| Battery Capacity (kWh) | 3.5 | — |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-ion | — |
| Battery Warranty (Years) | 3 | — |
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| Built-in GPS Navigation | Yes | — |
| Charger Output Power (kW) | 0.95 | — |
| Charging Port Type | Proprietary | — |
| Charging Time (Standard) | 3 h 25 mins | — |
| Cluster | Fully digital colored LCD, Bluetooth‑linked, with navigation capability (Series 35) | 5-inch full-colour TFT display (Bluetooth-enabled, multiple ride modes, traction control, gear indicator) |
| Color Options | Brooklyn BlackHazelnutIndigo MetallicMatte Scarlett Red / Scarlet RedRacing RedPista GreenLime YellowAzure BlueCyber WhiteMatte Coarse GreyMatt GreyMoon White | Metallic Triton BlueMetallic Matt Sword SilverMetallic Matt Black No 2 |
| Connectivity Features | Bluetooth, Smartphone Connectivity, Navigation, Call Alerts, Music Control, Ride Statistics | Bluetooth, ride modes, traction control, TFT display |
| Drive Modes | Eco, Sports | Active, Basic, Comfort |
| Final Drive Type | belt | chain |
| Fuel System | — | Electronic fuel injection (EFI) |
| Ingress Protection (IP Rating) | IP67 | — |
| Motor Power (Peak, kW) | 4.2 | — |
| Motor Type | PMSM | — |
| On-Road Price (Subsidy Adjusted, ₹) | — | 1132094 |
| OTA Updates | Yes | — |
| Price Variants | C3001 | 110006 C3503 | 120605 C3502 | 134104 C3501 | 146305 | Standard | 988551 | Single variant (Dual-channel ABS, bi-directional quick-shifter, ride-modes) |
| Range (Claimed, km) | 152 | — |
| Range (Real World, km) | 120 | — |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Transmission | Single-speed reduction gear | 6-speed, bi-directional quick-shifter, assist & slipper clutch |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | 3 | 2 |
