Comparing the Hero XPULSE 210 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 XPULSE 210 is available at ₹175,800, while the Suzuki GSX‑8R is priced at a price on request. On the engine front, the Hero XPULSE 210 comes with a 210 cc unit compared to the Suzuki GSX‑8R's 776 cc, producing 24.6 PS @9250rpm and 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 40 Kmpl for the Hero XPULSE 210 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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Engine Specifications |
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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 | 24.6 PS @9250rpm | 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 20.7 Nm @ 7250 rpm | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13 litres | 14L |
| Mileage | 40 Kmpl | 23 km/l |
| Top Speed (km/h) | — | 230 |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 168 | 205 |
| Seat Height | 830 | 810 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Single / Dual Channel ABS | Dual-channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Petal Disc 276 mm | Dual 310 mm discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Front Forks Dia 41mm with anti friction bush | Showa SFF-BP 43 mm upside-down fork |
| Rear Brake | Petal Disc 220 mm | Single 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Rectangular swingarm with 10 steps adjustable gas charged mono-shock | Showa link-type mono-shock, preload adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 90/90 - 21 | 120/70 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Rear Tyre | 120/80 - 18 | 180/55 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Tyre Type | Tubed | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Spoke | Cast aluminium alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED (projector-style, vertically stacked) |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V - 6Ah | 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 | Azure BlueAlpine SilverGlacier White | 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 | 166745 Top | 175963 | Standard | 988551 | Single variant (Dual-channel ABS, bi-directional quick-shifter, ride-modes) |
| Starter | Self Start | Electric |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6-speed, bi-directional quick-shifter, assist & slipper clutch |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | — | 2 |
