Comparing the Hero PASSION+ 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 PASSION+ is available at ₹79,500, while the SUZUKI GSX-8R is priced at a price on request. On the engine front, the Hero PASSION+ comes with a 97.2 cc unit compared to the SUZUKI GSX-8R's 776 cc, producing 5.9 kW @ 8,000 rpm and 81.8 bhp @ 8500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 84 Kmpl for the Hero PASSION+ versus 23.8 kmpl 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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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | Air Cooled | Liquid Cooling |
| Displacement | 97.2 cc | 776 cc |
| Engine Type | Air cooled, 4 stroke | 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC |
| Power | 5.9 kW @ 8,000 rpm | 81.8 bhp @ 8500 rpm |
| Torque | 8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | 78 Nm @ 6800 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 11 litres | 14 L |
| Mileage | 84 Kmpl | 23.8 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 115 | 205 |
| Seat Height | 790 | 810 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | No, IBS | Dual Channel |
| Front Brake | Drum 130 mm | Disc 310 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear Brake | Drum 130 mm with IBS | Disc Caliper - Rear 1 Piston |
| Rear Suspension | Twin Tube | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 80/100 - 18 | 120/70ZR17M/C |
| Rear Tyre | 80/100 - 18 | 180/55ZR17M/C |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED Headlamp w/ DRL | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V-3Ah MF Battery | — |
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| Cluster | Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster | — |
| Color Options | Sports Red BlackBlack Nexus BlueBlack Heavy GreyBlack Brown Stripes | Metallic Matt BlackMetallic Matt Sword SilverMetallic Triton Blue |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 80328 | STD | 988551 |
| Starter | Kick and Self Start | Self Start |
| Transmission | Constant mesh, 4 speed | 6 Speed Manual |
