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 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 84 Kmpl for the Hero PASSION+ 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 | 4-stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve |
| Power | 5.9 kW @ 8,000 rpm | 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 11 litres | 14L |
| Mileage | 84 Kmpl | 23 km/l |
| Top Speed (km/h) | — | 230 |
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 ABS |
| Front Brake | Drum 130 mm | Dual 310 mm discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic | Showa SFF-BP 43 mm upside-down fork |
| Rear Brake | Drum 130 mm with IBS | Single 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Twin Tube | Showa link-type mono-shock, preload adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 80/100 - 18 | 120/70 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Rear Tyre | 80/100 - 18 | 180/55 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Cast aluminium alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED Headlamp w/ DRL | LED (projector-style, vertically stacked) |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V-3Ah MF Battery | 12 V, 8 Ah (Maintenance-free) |
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| Cluster | Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster | 5-inch full-colour TFT display (Bluetooth-enabled, multiple ride modes, traction control, gear indicator) |
| Color Options | Sports Red BlackBlack Nexus BlueBlack Heavy GreyBlack Brown Stripes | 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 | STD | 80328 | Standard | 988551 | Single variant (Dual-channel ABS, bi-directional quick-shifter, ride-modes) |
| Starter | Kick and Self Start | Electric |
| Transmission | Constant mesh, 4 speed | 6-speed, bi-directional quick-shifter, assist & slipper clutch |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | — | 2 |
