Comparing the Hero Karizma XMR 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 Karizma XMR is available at ₹181,400, while the Suzuki GSX‑8R is priced at a price on request. On the engine front, the Hero Karizma XMR comes with a 210 cc unit compared to the Suzuki GSX‑8R's 776 cc, producing 25.05 bhp @ 9250 rpm and 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 41.55 Kmpl for the Hero Karizma XMR 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 | Liquid Cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 210 cc | 776 cc |
| Engine Type | 4 Stroke, 4 Valve, Single Cylinder Liquid Cooled, DOHC | 4-stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve |
| Power | 25.05 bhp @ 9250 rpm | 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 20.4 Nm @ 7250 rpm | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 11 litres | 14L |
| Mileage | 41.55 Kmpl | 23 km/l |
| Top Speed (km/h) | — | 230 |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 163.5 | 205 |
| Seat Height | 810 | 810 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual-channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc 300 mm | Dual 310 mm discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers |
| Front Suspension | Dia 37 mm, Telescopic Front Forks with Anti Friction Bush | Showa SFF-BP 43 mm upside-down fork |
| Rear Brake | Disc 230 mm | Single 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Gas Charged Mono Shock, 6 Step Pre-load Adjustable | Showa link-type mono-shock, preload adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 100/80 - 17 | 120/70 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70 - 17 | 180/55 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Cast aluminium alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED (projector-style, vertically stacked) |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | MF Battery 12V- 6 Ah, ETZ-7 | 12 V, 8 Ah (Maintenance-free) |
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| Cluster | Digital Instrument Cluster | 5-inch full-colour TFT display (Bluetooth-enabled, multiple ride modes, traction control, gear indicator) |
| Color Options | Turbo RedIconic YellowPhantom BlackCombat Grey | 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 | Top | 186644 Combat | 188257 | Standard | 988551 | Single variant (Dual-channel ABS, bi-directional quick-shifter, ride-modes) |
| Starter | Self Start | Electric |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6-speed, bi-directional quick-shifter, assist & slipper clutch |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | — | 2 |
