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KTM RC 160 vs Suzuki Gixxer SF 250

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

KTM RC 160
Suzuki Gixxer SF 250

KTM

RC 160

From ₹2 Lakh

Full RC 160 page Change

Suzuki

Gixxer SF 250

From ₹1.93 Lakh

Full Gixxer SF 250 page Change
KTM RC 160RC 160 · ₹2 Lakh
Suzuki Gixxer SF 250Gixxer SF 250 (Standard) · ₹1.93 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price RC 160: ₹2 Lakh Gixxer SF 250: ₹1.93 Lakh (ahead) Gixxer SF 250 ₹7,543 cheaper
Braking RC 160: Dual-channel ABS Gixxer SF 250: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage RC 160: Not published Gixxer SF 250: 38 kmpl Claimed
Power RC 160: 18.73 bhp Gixxer SF 250: 26.5 PS (ahead) Torque 15.5 vs 22.2 Nm
Weight RC 160: 154 kg Gixxer SF 250: 161 kg Seat height 824 vs 800 mm
Versions RC 160: 1 Gixxer SF 250: 3 (ahead)

Pick the Gixxer SF 250 for the lower price, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹2 Lakh
₹1.93 Lakh
On-road in
₹2.27 Lakh
₹2.19 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹3,816 a month
₹3,677 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
18.73 bhp
26.5 PS
Torque
15.5 Nm
22.2 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
Not published
38 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
155 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
58.0 mm x 58.7 mm
76.0 mm x 54.9 mm (Short-stroke)
Compression Ratio
11.5:1
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 Clutch with assist mechanism
Wet Multiplate Clutch
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 320 mm, ByBre 4-piston radial caliper
Single Disc, 300 mm, ByBre 2-piston axial caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 230 mm, ByBre 1-piston floating caliper
Single Disc, 220 mm, Nissin 1-piston floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Single / Dual Channel ABS (Bosch)
Dual Channel ABS
Wheel Type
17-inch Cast Alloy Wheels
17-inch Cast Aluminium Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels (Brushed finish)
Front Tyre Size
110/70-R17 Tubeless
110/70-R17 Tubeless
Rear Tyre Size
140/60-R17 Tubeless
150/60-R17 Radial Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
43 mm WP APEX USD Inverted Telescopic Fork (120 mm travel)
41 mm Telescopic Hydraulic Fork (130 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
WP APEX Monoshock (10-step preload adjustable, 150 mm travel)
Swingarm-mounted Monoshock (7-step preload adjustable, 120 mm travel)
Frame Type
Steel Trellis Frame with bolt-on subframe
Tubular Steel Diamond Frame
Wheelbase
1343 mm
1345 mm
Ground Clearance
158 mm
165 mm

Dimensions

Length
1960 mm
2010 mm
Width
730 mm
740 mm
Height
1110 mm
1035 mm
Seat Height
824 mm
800 mm (Clip-on handlebars)
Kerb Weight
154 kg
161 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 L (Reserve 2.5 L)
12.0 L (Reserve 2.4 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
LCD Digital Inverted Display
Fully Digital LCD Instrument Console with Bluetooth Ride Connect
Bluetooth Connectivity
No
Yes (Bluetooth turn-by-turn navigation, caller ID, ETA on Ride Connect)
Navigation
No
Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via Suzuki Ride Connect)
USB Charging
No
No

Safety & Convenience

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

Lights

Headlight
Halogen Projector Headlamp with LED DRL / Full LED
Full LED Compact Wide Projector Headlamp integrated into fairing
Taillight
Full LED
Full LED Taillamp
Turn Indicators
Full LED
Bulb / Clear lens

Seat & Storage

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

Choice

Versions
1 version
3 versions
Price range
₹2 Lakh
₹1.93 Lakh – ₹1.98 Lakh
Colours
3 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

RC 160₹2 Lakh Gixxer SF 250 FFV (Flex Fuel)₹1.98 Lakh Gixxer SF 250 ₹1,835 less

On-road price by city

RC 160 RC 160 against Gixxer SF 250 Gixxer SF 250 (Standard)

CityRC 160Gixxer SF 250Gap
Mumbai₹2.33 Lakh₹2.25 LakhGixxer SF 250 ₹8,501 less
Pune₹2.33 Lakh₹2.25 LakhGixxer SF 250 ₹8,501 less
New Delhi₹2.27 Lakh₹2.19 LakhGixxer SF 250 ₹8,275 less
Bengaluru₹2.47 Lakh₹2.38 LakhGixxer SF 250 ₹9,029 less
Chennai₹2.35 Lakh₹2.27 LakhGixxer SF 250 ₹8,576 less
Hyderabad₹2.47 Lakh₹2.32 LakhGixxer SF 250 ₹14,812 less
Ahmedabad₹2.23 Lakh₹2.15 LakhGixxer SF 250 ₹8,124 less
Kolkata₹2.29 Lakh₹2.23 LakhGixxer SF 250 ₹6,422 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 RC 160 or the Gixxer SF 250?

The Gixxer SF 250, by ₹7,543 on the versions compared here: RC 160 RC 160 at ₹2 Lakh against Gixxer SF 250 Gixxer SF 250 (Standard) at ₹1.93 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.27 Lakh against ₹2.19 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The RC 160 RC 160 makes 18.73 bhp and 15.5 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 ₹3,816 a month for the RC 160 and ₹3,677 for the Gixxer SF 250, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

Compare the rivals

RC 160 vs R15M From ₹2 Lakh and ₹1.9 Lakh RC 160 vs Karizma XMR From ₹2 Lakh and ₹1.87 Lakh RC 160 vs Pulsar RS200 From ₹2 Lakh and ₹1.81 Lakh Gixxer SF 250 vs R15M From ₹1.93 Lakh and ₹1.9 Lakh Gixxer SF 250 vs Karizma XMR From ₹1.93 Lakh and ₹1.87 Lakh Gixxer SF 250 vs Pulsar RS200 From ₹1.93 Lakh and ₹1.81 Lakh
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