Comparing the Bajaj Platina 100 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 Platina 100 is available at ₹68,890, while the Suzuki GSX‑8R is priced at a price on request. On the engine front, the Bajaj Platina 100 comes with a 99.59 cc unit compared to the Suzuki GSX‑8R's 776 cc, producing 8.2 PS @ 7500 rpm and 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 70 Kmpl for the Bajaj Platina 100 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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| Cooling System | Air‑cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 99.59 cc | 776 cc |
| Engine Type | 4‑Stroke, DTS‑i, Single Cylinder | 4-stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve |
| Power | 8.2 PS @ 7500 rpm | 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 8.3 Nm @ 5,500 rpm | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 11 L | 14L |
| Mileage | 70 Kmpl | 23 km/l |
| Top Speed (km/h) | — | 230 |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 117 | 205 |
| Seat Height | 807 | 810 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Anti-Skid Braking System | Dual-channel ABS |
| Front Brake | 130 mm Drum | Dual 310 mm discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers |
| Front Suspension | 135 mm Hydraulic Telescopic | Showa SFF-BP 43 mm upside-down fork |
| Rear Brake | 10 mm Drum | Single 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | 110 mm Spring‑in‑Spring | Showa link-type mono-shock, preload adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 2.75 × 17 41 P Tube Type | 120/70 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Rear Tyre | 3.00 × 17 50 P Tube Type | 180/55 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Tyre Type | Tube | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Cast aluminium alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | 12 V, 35/35 W HS1 with LED DRL | LED (projector-style, vertically stacked) |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12 V 4 AH | 12 V, 8 Ah (Maintenance-free) |
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| Cluster | — | 5-inch full-colour TFT display (Bluetooth-enabled, multiple ride modes, traction control, gear indicator) |
| Color Options | BlueRedBlack and WhiteBlack and 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 | Electronic Injection | Electronic fuel injection (EFI) |
| On-Road Price (Subsidy Adjusted, ₹) | — | 1132094 |
| Price Variants | STD | 68711 | Standard | 988551 | Single variant (Dual-channel ABS, bi-directional quick-shifter, ride-modes) |
| Starter | Electric (ES variant) & Kick | Electric |
| Transmission | Manual | 6-speed, bi-directional quick-shifter, assist & slipper clutch |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | — | 2 |
