Comparing the JAWA PERAK and the Suzuki GSX‑8R side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. On the engine front, the JAWA PERAK comes with a 334 cc unit compared to the Suzuki GSX‑8R's 776 cc, producing 22.01 kW @ 7500 rpm and 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 30 kmpl for the JAWA PERAK 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 | 334 cc | 776 cc |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC | 4-stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve |
| Power | 22.01 kW @ 7500 rpm | 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 30.01 Nm @ 5500 rpm | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13.2 L | 14L |
| Mileage | 30 kmpl | 23 km/l |
| Top Speed (km/h) | — | 230 |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 187 | 205 |
| Seat Height | 750 | 810 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual-channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc with Dual Channel ABS - 280 mm | Dual 310 mm discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Forks, Ø 35 mm | Showa SFF-BP 43 mm upside-down fork |
| Rear Brake | Disc with Dual Channel ABS - 240 mm | Single 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Mono Shock Absorber, Gas Filled with 7-Step Adjustable Preload | Showa link-type mono-shock, preload adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 100/90-18, 56H | 120/70 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70-17, 66H | 180/55 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Tyre Type | Tube | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Spoke | Cast aluminium alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | Halogen | LED (projector-style, vertically stacked) |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | — | 12 V, 8 Ah (Maintenance-free) |
| Bike Image 1 | — |
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| Bike Image 2 | — |
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| Bike Image 3 | — |
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| Cluster | — | 5-inch full-colour TFT display (Bluetooth-enabled, multiple ride modes, traction control, gear indicator) |
| Color Options | Stealth Matte Black & Matte Grey | 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 | Electronic Fuel Injection | Electronic fuel injection (EFI) |
| On-Road Price (Subsidy Adjusted, ₹) | — | 1132094 |
| Price Variants | STD | 219950 | Standard | 988551 | Single variant (Dual-channel ABS, bi-directional quick-shifter, ride-modes) |
| Starter | Self Start Only | Electric |
| Transmission | Constant mesh, 6–Speed | 6-speed, bi-directional quick-shifter, assist & slipper clutch |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | — | 2 |
