Comparing the Hero Super Splendor XTEC 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 Super Splendor XTEC is available at ₹84,972, while the Suzuki GSX‑8R is priced at a price on request. On the engine front, the Hero Super Splendor XTEC comes with a 124.7 cc unit compared to the Suzuki GSX‑8R's 776 cc, producing 10.7 BHP @7500rpm and 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 68 Kmpl for the Hero Super Splendor XTEC 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 | 124.7 cc | 776 cc |
| Engine Type | Air Cooled, 4-Stroke, OHC, Single Cylinder | 4-stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve |
| Power | 10.7 BHP @7500rpm | 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 10.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 Litre | 14L |
| Mileage | 68 Kmpl | 23 km/l |
| Top Speed (km/h) | — | 230 |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 123 | 205 |
| Seat Height | 793 | 810 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | No ABS | Dual-channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc - Dia 240 mm / Drum - Dia 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 | 5-Step Adjustable Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers | Showa link-type mono-shock, preload adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 80/100- 18 | 120/70 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Rear Tyre | 90/90- 18 | 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-4Ah | 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 | BlackCandy Blazing RedMatt GreyMatt Nexus Blue | 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 | DISC BRAKE OBD2B | 88044 DRUM BRAKE OBD2B | 84448 | Standard | 988551 | Single variant (Dual-channel ABS, bi-directional quick-shifter, ride-modes) |
| Starter | Kick and Self Start | Electric |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Constant Mesh | 6-speed, bi-directional quick-shifter, assist & slipper clutch |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | — | 2 |
