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Hero Karizma XMR vs Suzuki Gixxer SF

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

Hero Karizma XMR
Suzuki Gixxer SF

Hero MotoCorp

Karizma XMR

From ₹1.87 Lakh

Full Karizma XMR page Change

Suzuki

Gixxer SF

From ₹1.41 Lakh

Full Gixxer SF page Change
Hero Karizma XMRKarizma XMR (Top) · ₹1.87 Lakh
Suzuki Gixxer SFGixxer SF Standard · ₹1.41 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Karizma XMR: ₹1.87 Lakh Gixxer SF: ₹1.41 Lakh (ahead) Gixxer SF ₹45,915 cheaper
Braking Karizma XMR: Dual-channel ABS (ahead) Gixxer SF: Single-channel ABS
Mileage Karizma XMR: 41.55 kmpl Gixxer SF: 45 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power Karizma XMR: 25.5 PS (ahead) Gixxer SF: 13.6 PS Torque 20.4 vs 13.8 Nm
Weight Karizma XMR: 164 kg Gixxer SF: 148 kg Seat height 810 vs 795 mm
Versions Karizma XMR: 2 Gixxer SF: 2

Pick the Karizma XMR for dual-channel abs and more power.

Pick the Gixxer SF for the lower price and better claimed mileage.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.87 Lakh
₹1.41 Lakh
On-road in
₹2.12 Lakh
₹1.62 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹5,636 a month
₹4,298 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
25.5 PS
13.6 PS
Torque
20.4 Nm
13.8 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
41.55 kmpl
45 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
210 cc
155 cc
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, FI
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, SOHC, Air-Cooled, SEP FI
Bore x Stroke
73.0 mm x 50.0 mm
56.0 mm x 62.9 mm
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
9.8:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Gearbox
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
5 Speed Manual (1N 2 3 4 5)
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, 266 mm, ByBre 2-piston caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Petal Disc, 230 mm, ByBre 1-piston floating caliper
Single Disc, 240 mm, Nissin 1-piston caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Dual Channel ABS
Single Channel ABS
Wheel Type
17-inch Lightweight Alloy Wheels
17-inch 6-Spoke Cast Aluminium Alloy Wheels
Front Tyre Size
100/80-17 Tubeless
100/80-17 Tubeless
Rear Tyre Size
140/70-17 Tubeless
140/60-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)
7-step Preload Adjustable Monoshock (120 mm travel)
Frame Type
High-tensile Steel Trellis Frame
Tubular Steel Diamond Frame
Wheelbase
1351 mm
1340 mm
Ground Clearance
160 mm
165 mm

Dimensions

Length
2068 mm
2025 mm
Width
760 mm
715 mm
Height
1110 mm
1035 mm
Seat Height
810 mm
795 mm (Clip-on handlebars)
Kerb Weight
163.5 kg
148 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 Display with Bluetooth Ride Connect Edition
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (Bluetooth Connectivity with Call & SMS alerts)
Yes (Bluetooth turn-by-turn navigation, call, SMS, and speed alerts 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 Aerodynamic Headlamp with integrated wind 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 clip-on handlebars
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool kit only
Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions
2 versions
2 versions
Price range
₹1.87 Lakh – ₹1.88 Lakh
₹1.41 Lakh – ₹1.41 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 Special Edition₹1.41 Lakh Gixxer SF ₹45,454 less

On-road price by city

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

CityKarizma XMRGixxer SFGap
Mumbai₹2.18 Lakh₹1.66 LakhGixxer SF ₹51,747 less
Pune₹2.18 Lakh₹1.66 LakhGixxer SF ₹51,747 less
New Delhi₹2.12 Lakh₹1.62 LakhGixxer SF ₹50,370 less
Bengaluru₹2.31 Lakh₹1.76 LakhGixxer SF ₹54,961 less
Chennai₹2.2 Lakh₹1.67 LakhGixxer SF ₹52,206 less
Hyderabad₹2.25 Lakh₹1.72 LakhGixxer SF ₹53,584 less
Ahmedabad₹2.08 Lakh₹1.59 LakhGixxer SF ₹49,451 less
Kolkata₹2.16 Lakh₹1.63 LakhGixxer SF ₹52,694 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?

The Gixxer SF, by ₹45,915 on the versions compared here: Karizma XMR Karizma XMR (Top) at ₹1.87 Lakh against Gixxer SF Gixxer SF Standard at ₹1.41 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.12 Lakh against ₹1.62 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Gixxer SF claims 45 kmpl against 41.55 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 Gixxer SF Standard makes 13.6 PS and 13.8 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹5,636 a month for the Karizma XMR and ₹4,298 for the Gixxer SF, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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