Comparing the Hero Maverick 440 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 Maverick 440 is available at ₹210,000, while the Suzuki GSX‑8R is priced at a price on request. On the engine front, the Hero Maverick 440 comes with a 440 сc unit compared to the Suzuki GSX‑8R's 776 cc, producing 27.36 PS @ 6000 rpm and 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 32 Kmpl for the Hero Maverick 440 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 & Oil Cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 440 сc | 776 cc |
| Engine Type | Full Vertical, Air Oil Cooled 2V | 4-stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve |
| Power | 27.36 PS @ 6000 rpm | 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 36 Nm @ 4000 rpm | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13.5 litres | 14L |
| Mileage | 32 Kmpl | 23 km/l |
| Top Speed (km/h) | — | 230 |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 191 | 205 |
| Seat Height | 803 | 810 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual-channel ABS | Dual-channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc - 320 mm | Dual 310 mm discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Front Fork, 43 mm | Showa SFF-BP 43 mm upside-down fork |
| Rear Brake | Disc - 240 mm | Single 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | 7 step adjustable twin shock | Showa link-type mono-shock, preload adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 110/70 - 17 | 120/70 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Rear Tyre | 150/60 - 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 | 12V / 8AH | 12 V, 8 Ah (Maintenance-free) |
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| Cluster | Instrument Cluster | 5-inch full-colour TFT display (Bluetooth-enabled, multiple ride modes, traction control, gear indicator) |
| Color Options | Arctic WhiteCelestial BlueFearless RedEnigma BlackPhantom 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 | Base | 213207 Mid | 229238 Top | 239924 | Standard | 988551 | Single variant (Dual-channel ABS, bi-directional quick-shifter, ride-modes) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6-speed, bi-directional quick-shifter, assist & slipper clutch |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | — | 2 |
