BMW C 400 GT vs Suzuki GSX-8R

Last Updated: October 11, 2026

Suzuki GSX-8R price starts at Rs. 9.89 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.61 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW C 400 GT, priced at Rs. 11.50 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the C 400 GT offers a claimed 28.57 kmpl, while the GSX-8R delivers 23.8 kmpl. On the performance front, the C 400 GT uses a 350cc engine producing 33.99 PS @ 7500 rpm and the GSX-8R a 776cc engine producing 82.93 PS @ 8500 rpm. If you're deciding between the C 400 GT and GSX-8R, the GSX-8R is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the C 400 GT stands out for mileage.

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C 400 GT vs GSX-8R Comparison Summary

Specification BMW C 400 GTSuzuki GSX-8R
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 11.50 LakhRs. 9.89 Lakh
Mileage 28.57 kmpl23.8 kmpl
Engine 350 cc776 cc
Max power 33.99 PS @ 7500 rpm82.93 PS @ 8500 rpm
Kerb weight 219 Kg205 Kg

C 400 GT vs GSX-8R Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW C 400 GT STDSuzuki GSX-8R STD
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Brand Name BMW Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 11.50 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 9.89 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Water Cooled, Single Cylinder, Four Stroke Engine Featuring Four Valves Per Cylinder, Overhead Camshaft With Rocker And Wet-Sump Lubrication 4 Stroke, 2 Cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC
Max Power 33.99 PS @ 7500 rpm 82.93 PS @ 8500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW C 400 GT Colors
Suzuki GSX-8R Colors
Wheel Size Front :-381 mm,Rear :-355.6 mm Front :-17 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Aluminum Cast Wheels Alloy
ABS Single Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 31,487 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 27,066 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 28,027 C 400 GT Insurance Rs. 32,244 GSX-8R Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
2 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
129 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
Water Cooled, Single Cylinder, Four Stroke Engine Featuring Four Valves Per Cylinder, Overhead Camshaft With Rocker And Wet-Sump Lubrication
4 Stroke, 2 Cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC
Engine Displacement
350 cc
776 cc
Gear Box
CVT
6 Speed
Max Power
33.99 PS @ 7500 rpm
82.93 PS @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque
35 Nm @ 5750 rpm
78 Nm @ 6800 rpm
Bore
80 mm
84 mm
Stroke
69.6 mm
70 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
2
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Electronic Ignition (Transistorized)
Compression Ratio
11.5: 1
12.8 : 1

Front Brake
Double Disc
Double Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4­ Piston
4 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
1 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
28.57 kmpl
23.8 kmpl
Average Speed
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Telescopic fork, Travel - 110 mm
Inverted Telescopic, Coil Spring, Oil Damped
Suspension-Rear
Aluminum twin-sided swingarm, double shock absorber, adjustable spring preload, Travel - 112 mm
Link Type, Coil Spring, Oil Damped

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
34.8 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
34.8 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
37.7 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-15, Rear :-150/70-14
Front :-120/70-17 Rear :-180/55-17
Wheel Size
Front :-381 mm,Rear :-355.6 mm
Front :-17 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Aluminum Cast Wheels
Alloy

Seat height
765 mm
810 mm
Load carrying capacity
206 kg
Not Available
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
3 L
2.1 L
Front Storage Compartment
Yes
Not Available
Engine Oil Capacity
Not Available
3.9 L
Length*Width*Height
2210*835*1500 mm3
2155*770*1135 mm3
Wheelbase
1565 mm
1465 mm
Length
2210 mm
2155 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
145 mm
Height
1500 mm
1135 mm
Width
835 mm
770 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.8 L
14 L
Kerb Weight
219 Kg
205 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
265 mm
Not Available
Rear Brake Size
265 mm
Not Available

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
Roadside assistance
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 9AH
Not Available

Frame Type
Steel bridge-type frame
Not Available
Digital Display Type
TFT
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Urban
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Dynamic Brake Control, Ride-By-Wire, Engine Drag Torque Control, Automatic Stability Control, ABS Pro
Suzuki Intelligent Ride System, Ride By Wire Electronic Throttle System
Windscreen
Yes
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Not Available
Super Bikes, Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
External Fuel Filling
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Underseat storage
37.6 L
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Ignition
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes
Shift Light
Not Available
Yes
Quick Shifter
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW C 400 GT
  • Looks like a proper maxi-style scooter
  • Has an extensive list of electronic riding aids
  • Has a really big underseat storage of 37.6-litres
BMW C 400 GT
  • Pricing is a bit too high for what it has to offer
  • Doesn’t get full-fledged navigation
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BMW C 400 GT Vs Suzuki GSX-8R FAQs

Which bike is cheaper BMW C 400 GT vs Suzuki GSX-8R?
The Suzuki GSX-8R is cheaper than BMW C 400 GT by ₹1.61 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW C 400 GT vs Suzuki GSX-8R?
For the STD version, 350 cc Petrol engine of C 400 GT produces 33.99 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 35 Nm @ 5750 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 776 cc Petrol engine of GSX-8R produces 82.93 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 78 Nm @ 6800 rpm of torque

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