Comparing the Hero XTREME 125R 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 XTREME 125R is available at ₹98,232, while the Suzuki GSX‑8R is priced at a price on request. On the engine front, the Hero XTREME 125R comes with a 124.7 cc unit compared to the Suzuki GSX‑8R's 776 cc, producing 11.4BHP @ 8250 RPM and 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 66 Kmpl for the Hero XTREME 125R 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 | 4-stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve |
| Power | 11.4BHP @ 8250 RPM | 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 10.5 Nm @6500 RPM | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 10 L | 14L |
| Mileage | 66 Kmpl | 23 km/l |
| Top Speed (km/h) | — | 230 |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 136 | 205 |
| Seat Height | 790 | 810 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Single-Channel ABS | Dual-channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc Type (CBS) - Dia 240mm, Disc Type (ABS)-Dia 276mm | Dual 310 mm discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers |
| Front Suspension | Dia. 37 Conventional Fork | Showa SFF-BP 43 mm upside-down fork |
| Rear Brake | Drum Type- Dia 130 | Single 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Hydraulic Shock Absorbers | Showa link-type mono-shock, preload adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 90/90 - 17 | 120/70 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Rear Tyre | 120/80 - 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 | MF 12V, 4 AH (ETZ 5) | 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 | Firestorm RedCobalt BlueAbrax OrangeStallion BlackBlack Pearl RedBlack Mattshadow GreyBlack Leaf GreenBlack Moon YellowBlack Cocktail 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 | IBS | 91500 ABS OBD2B | 95700 ABS SINGLE SEAT | 95700 DUAL CHANNEL ABS | 107700 | Standard | 988551 | Single variant (Dual-channel ABS, bi-directional quick-shifter, ride-modes) |
| Starter | Self Start & Kick | Electric |
| Transmission | Constant Mesh, 5 Speed | 6-speed, bi-directional quick-shifter, assist & slipper clutch |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | — | 2 |











