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Hero Karizma XMR vs Suzuki Gixxer SF 250

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Hero Karizma XMR
Suzuki Gixxer SF 250

Hero MotoCorp

Karizma XMR

From ₹1.87 Lakh

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Suzuki

Gixxer SF 250

From ₹1.93 Lakh

Full Gixxer SF 250 page Change
Hero Karizma XMRKarizma XMR (Top) · ₹1.87 Lakh
Suzuki Gixxer SF 250Gixxer SF 250 (Standard) · ₹1.93 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Karizma XMR: ₹1.87 Lakh (ahead) Gixxer SF 250: ₹1.93 Lakh Karizma XMR ₹6,124 cheaper
Braking Karizma XMR: Dual-channel ABS Gixxer SF 250: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage Karizma XMR: 41.55 kmpl (ahead) Gixxer SF 250: 38 kmpl Claimed
Power Karizma XMR: 25.5 PS Gixxer SF 250: 26.5 PS (ahead) Torque 20.4 vs 22.2 Nm
Weight Karizma XMR: 164 kg Gixxer SF 250: 161 kg Seat height 810 vs 800 mm
Versions Karizma XMR: 2 Gixxer SF 250: 3 (ahead)

Pick the Karizma XMR for the lower price and better claimed mileage.

Pick the Gixxer SF 250 for more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.87 Lakh
₹1.93 Lakh
On-road in
₹2.12 Lakh
₹2.19 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹5,636 a month
₹5,815 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
25.5 PS
26.5 PS
Torque
20.4 Nm
22.2 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
41.55 kmpl
38 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
210 cc
249 cc
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, FI
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, SOHC, Suzuki Oil Cooling System (SOCS) FI
Bore x Stroke
73.0 mm x 50.0 mm
76.0 mm x 54.9 mm (Short-stroke)
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
10.7:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Oil Cooled (Suzuki Oil Cooling System SOCS)
Gearbox
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
Clutch
Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate Clutch
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Single Petal Disc, 300 mm, ByBre 2-piston axial caliper
Single Disc, 300 mm, ByBre 2-piston axial caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Petal Disc, 230 mm, ByBre 1-piston floating caliper
Single Disc, 220 mm, Nissin 1-piston floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Wheel Type
17-inch Lightweight Alloy Wheels
17-inch Cast Aluminium Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels (Brushed finish)
Front Tyre Size
100/80-17 Tubeless
110/70-R17 Tubeless
Rear Tyre Size
140/70-17 Tubeless
150/60-R17 Radial Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
43 mm USD Telescopic Fork, gold finish (both Top and Combat Edition, added in the Apr 2025 update)
41 mm Telescopic Hydraulic Fork (130 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
Gas-charged Monoshock (6-step preload adjustable)
Swingarm-mounted Monoshock (7-step preload adjustable, 120 mm travel)
Frame Type
High-tensile Steel Trellis Frame
Tubular Steel Diamond Frame
Wheelbase
1351 mm
1345 mm
Ground Clearance
160 mm
165 mm

Dimensions

Length
2068 mm
2010 mm
Width
760 mm
740 mm
Height
1110 mm
1035 mm
Seat Height
810 mm
800 mm (Clip-on handlebars)
Kerb Weight
163.5 kg
161 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.0 L (Reserve 2.0 L)
12.0 L (Reserve 2.4 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
LCD Full-Digital Inverted Display with Ambient Light Sensor
Fully Digital LCD Instrument Console with Bluetooth Ride Connect
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (Bluetooth Connectivity with Call & SMS alerts)
Yes (Bluetooth turn-by-turn navigation, caller ID, ETA on Ride Connect)
Navigation
Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via Hero App)
Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via Suzuki Ride Connect)
USB Charging
Yes (Fast-charging USB Type-A port)
No

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
None
None
Traction Control
No
No
Quickshifter
No
No
Cruise Control
No
No

Lights

Headlight
Full LED Class-D Projector Headlamp with Auto-Illumination & DRL
Full LED Compact Wide Projector Headlamp integrated into fairing
Taillight
LED Taillamp
Full LED Taillamp
Turn Indicators
LED
Bulb / Clear lens

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Split Stepped Sport Seat
Split Stepped Sport Seat with dual-barrel exhaust
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool kit only
Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions
2 versions
3 versions
Price range
₹1.87 Lakh – ₹1.88 Lakh
₹1.93 Lakh – ₹1.98 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
3 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Karizma XMR (Top)₹1.87 Lakh Gixxer SF 250 (Standard)₹1.93 Lakh Gixxer SF 250 ₹6,124 more

On-road price by city

Karizma XMR Karizma XMR (Top) against Gixxer SF 250 Gixxer SF 250 (Standard)

CityKarizma XMRGixxer SF 250Gap
Mumbai₹2.18 Lakh₹2.25 LakhKarizma XMR ₹6,901 less
Pune₹2.18 Lakh₹2.25 LakhKarizma XMR ₹6,901 less
New Delhi₹2.12 Lakh₹2.19 LakhKarizma XMR ₹6,717 less
Bengaluru₹2.31 Lakh₹2.38 LakhKarizma XMR ₹7,330 less
Chennai₹2.2 Lakh₹2.27 LakhKarizma XMR ₹6,963 less
Hyderabad₹2.25 Lakh₹2.32 LakhKarizma XMR ₹7,146 less
Ahmedabad₹2.08 Lakh₹2.15 LakhKarizma XMR ₹6,595 less
Kolkata₹2.16 Lakh₹2.23 LakhKarizma XMR ₹6,841 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Karizma XMR or the Gixxer SF 250?

The Karizma XMR, by ₹6,124 on the versions compared here: Karizma XMR Karizma XMR (Top) at ₹1.87 Lakh against Gixxer SF 250 Gixxer SF 250 (Standard) at ₹1.93 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.12 Lakh against ₹2.19 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Karizma XMR claims 41.55 kmpl against 38 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Karizma XMR Karizma XMR (Top) makes 25.5 PS and 20.4 Nm and the Gixxer SF 250 Gixxer SF 250 (Standard) makes 26.5 PS and 22.2 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹5,636 a month for the Karizma XMR and ₹5,815 for the Gixxer SF 250, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

Compare the rivals

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