Comparing the Hero HF DELUXE 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 Hero HF DELUXE is available at ₹56,701, while the Suzuki GSX‑8R is priced at a price on request. On the engine front, the Hero HF DELUXE comes with a 97.2 cc unit compared to the Suzuki GSX‑8R's 776 cc, producing 5.9 kW @ 8000 rpm and 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 70 Kmpl for the Hero HF DELUXE 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 | 97.2 cc | 776 cc |
| Engine Type | Air cooled, 4-stroke, Single cylinder, OHC | 4-stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve |
| Power | 5.9 kW @ 8000 rpm | 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 8.05 Nm @ 6000 rpm | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 9.6 Litre | 14L |
| Mileage | 70 Kmpl | 23 km/l |
| Top Speed (km/h) | — | 230 |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 110 | 205 |
| Seat Height | 805 | 810 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | No | Dual-channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Drum (130 mm) | Dual 310 mm discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers | Showa SFF-BP 43 mm upside-down fork |
| Rear Brake | Drum (130 mm) | Single 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with 2-Step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers | Showa link-type mono-shock, preload adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 80/100-18 M/C 47P | 120/70 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Rear Tyre | 80/100-18 M/C 54P | 180/55 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Cast aluminium alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | 12 V - 35 / 35 W (Halogen Bulb), Trapezoidal MFR | LED (projector-style, vertically stacked) |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | MF Battery, 12V - 3Ah | 12 V, 8 Ah (Maintenance-free) |
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| Cluster | Analogue Instrument Cluster | 5-inch full-colour TFT display (Bluetooth-enabled, multiple ride modes, traction control, gear indicator) |
| Color Options | BlackBlack Nexus BlueBlack Grey StripeSports Red BlackCandy Blazing RedYellow 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 | All Black OBD2B | 59477 Self Cast OBD2B | 68792 Kick Cast OBD2B | 63877 I3S Cast OBD2B | 70442 Pro | 72620 | Standard | 988551 | Single variant (Dual-channel ABS, bi-directional quick-shifter, ride-modes) |
| Starter | Kick-start | Electric |
| Transmission | 4 Speed Constant Mesh | 6-speed, bi-directional quick-shifter, assist & slipper clutch |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | — | 2 |
