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KTM RC 160 vs Suzuki Gixxer SF

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

KTM RC 160
Suzuki Gixxer SF

KTM

RC 160

From ₹2 Lakh

Full RC 160 page Change

Suzuki

Gixxer SF

From ₹1.41 Lakh

Full Gixxer SF page Change
KTM RC 160RC 160 · ₹2 Lakh
Suzuki Gixxer SFGixxer SF Standard · ₹1.41 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price RC 160: ₹2 Lakh Gixxer SF: ₹1.41 Lakh (ahead) Gixxer SF ₹59,582 cheaper
Braking RC 160: Dual-channel ABS (ahead) Gixxer SF: Single-channel ABS
Mileage RC 160: Not published Gixxer SF: 45 kmpl Claimed
Power RC 160: 18.73 bhp (ahead) Gixxer SF: 13.6 PS Torque 15.5 vs 13.8 Nm
Weight RC 160: 154 kg Gixxer SF: 148 kg Seat height 824 vs 795 mm
Versions RC 160: 1 Gixxer SF: 2 (ahead)

Pick the RC 160 for dual-channel abs and more power.

Pick the Gixxer SF for the lower price and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹2 Lakh
₹1.41 Lakh
On-road in
₹2.27 Lakh
₹1.62 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹6,035 a month
₹4,298 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
18.73 bhp
13.6 PS
Torque
15.5 Nm
13.8 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
Not published
45 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
155 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
58.0 mm x 58.7 mm
56.0 mm x 62.9 mm
Compression Ratio
11.5:1
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 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, 266 mm, ByBre 2-piston caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 230 mm, ByBre 1-piston floating caliper
Single Disc, 240 mm, Nissin 1-piston caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Single / Dual Channel ABS (Bosch)
Single Channel ABS
Wheel Type
17-inch Cast Alloy Wheels
17-inch 6-Spoke Cast Aluminium Alloy Wheels
Front Tyre Size
110/70-R17 Tubeless
100/80-17 Tubeless
Rear Tyre Size
140/60-R17 Tubeless
140/60-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)
7-step Preload Adjustable Monoshock (120 mm travel)
Frame Type
Steel Trellis Frame with bolt-on subframe
Tubular Steel Diamond Frame
Wheelbase
1343 mm
1340 mm
Ground Clearance
158 mm
165 mm

Dimensions

Length
1960 mm
2025 mm
Width
730 mm
715 mm
Height
1110 mm
1035 mm
Seat Height
824 mm
795 mm (Clip-on handlebars)
Kerb Weight
154 kg
148 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 Display with Bluetooth Ride Connect Edition
Bluetooth Connectivity
No
Yes (Bluetooth turn-by-turn navigation, call, SMS, and speed alerts 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 Aerodynamic Headlamp with integrated wind 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 clip-on handlebars
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool kit only
Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions
1 version
2 versions
Price range
₹2 Lakh
₹1.41 Lakh – ₹1.41 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 Special Edition₹1.41 Lakh Gixxer SF ₹59,121 less

On-road price by city

RC 160 RC 160 against Gixxer SF Gixxer SF Standard

CityRC 160Gixxer SFGap
Mumbai₹2.33 Lakh₹1.66 LakhGixxer SF ₹67,149 less
Pune₹2.33 Lakh₹1.66 LakhGixxer SF ₹67,149 less
New Delhi₹2.27 Lakh₹1.62 LakhGixxer SF ₹65,362 less
Bengaluru₹2.47 Lakh₹1.76 LakhGixxer SF ₹71,320 less
Chennai₹2.35 Lakh₹1.67 LakhGixxer SF ₹67,745 less
Hyderabad₹2.47 Lakh₹1.72 LakhGixxer SF ₹75,542 less
Ahmedabad₹2.23 Lakh₹1.59 LakhGixxer SF ₹64,170 less
Kolkata₹2.29 Lakh₹1.63 LakhGixxer SF ₹65,957 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?

The Gixxer SF, by ₹59,582 on the versions compared here: RC 160 RC 160 at ₹2 Lakh against Gixxer SF Gixxer SF Standard at ₹1.41 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.27 Lakh against ₹1.62 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The RC 160 RC 160 makes 18.73 bhp and 15.5 Nm and the Gixxer SF Gixxer SF Standard makes 13.6 PS and 13.8 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹6,035 a month for the RC 160 and ₹4,298 for the Gixxer SF, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

Compare the rivals

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