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KTM RC 200 vs Suzuki Gixxer SF 250

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

KTM RC 200
Suzuki Gixxer SF 250

KTM

RC 200

From ₹2.32 Lakh

Full RC 200 page Change

Suzuki

Gixxer SF 250

From ₹1.93 Lakh

Full Gixxer SF 250 page Change
KTM RC 200RC 200 · ₹2.32 Lakh
Suzuki Gixxer SF 250Gixxer SF 250 (Standard) · ₹1.93 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price RC 200: ₹2.32 Lakh Gixxer SF 250: ₹1.93 Lakh (ahead) Gixxer SF 250 ₹38,910 cheaper
Braking RC 200: Dual-channel ABS Gixxer SF 250: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage RC 200: 35 kmpl Gixxer SF 250: 38 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power RC 200: 25 PS Gixxer SF 250: 26.5 PS (ahead) Torque 19.2 vs 22.2 Nm
Weight RC 200: 160 kg Gixxer SF 250: 161 kg Seat height 824 vs 800 mm
Versions RC 200: 1 Gixxer SF 250: 3 (ahead)

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

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹2.32 Lakh
₹1.93 Lakh
On-road in
₹2.62 Lakh
₹2.19 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹4,394 a month
₹3,677 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
25 PS
26.5 PS
Torque
19.2 Nm
22.2 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
35 kmpl
38 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
199.5 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
72.0 mm x 49.0 mm
76.0 mm x 54.9 mm (Short-stroke)
Compression Ratio
11.3:1
10.7:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled with curved radiator
Oil Cooled (Suzuki Oil Cooling System SOCS)
Gearbox
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
Clutch
Wet Multiplate Clutch
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
Dual Channel ABS (with Supermoto ABS mode)
Dual Channel ABS
Wheel Type
17-inch Lightweight Bionic Cast Alloy Wheels
17-inch Cast Aluminium Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels (Brushed finish)
Front Tyre Size
110/70-R17 Tubeless (MRF Revz)
110/70-R17 Tubeless
Rear Tyre Size
150/60-R17 Tubeless (MRF Revz)
150/60-R17 Radial Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
43 mm WP APEX USD Big Piston 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
160 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 Full-Digital Inverted Console with Gear Shift Light
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 / Integrated LED Indicators
Full LED Compact Wide Projector Headlamp integrated into fairing
Taillight
Full LED
Full LED Taillamp
Turn Indicators
Full LED (Integrated into aerodynamic fairing)
Bulb / Clear lens

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Split Stepped Sport Seat with 2-step height-adjustable clip-ons
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
₹2.32 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 200₹2.32 Lakh Gixxer SF 250 FFV (Flex Fuel)₹1.98 Lakh Gixxer SF 250 ₹33,202 less

On-road price by city

RC 200 RC 200 against Gixxer SF 250 Gixxer SF 250 (Standard)

CityRC 200Gixxer SF 250Gap
Mumbai₹2.68 Lakh₹2.25 LakhGixxer SF 250 ₹43,853 less
Pune₹2.68 Lakh₹2.25 LakhGixxer SF 250 ₹43,853 less
New Delhi₹2.62 Lakh₹2.19 LakhGixxer SF 250 ₹42,685 less
Bengaluru₹2.85 Lakh₹2.38 LakhGixxer SF 250 ₹46,576 less
Chennai₹2.71 Lakh₹2.27 LakhGixxer SF 250 ₹44,241 less
Hyderabad₹2.85 Lakh₹2.32 LakhGixxer SF 250 ₹52,359 less
Ahmedabad₹2.57 Lakh₹2.15 LakhGixxer SF 250 ₹41,907 less
Kolkata₹2.66 Lakh₹2.23 LakhGixxer SF 250 ₹43,463 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 200 or the Gixxer SF 250?

The Gixxer SF 250, by ₹38,910 on the versions compared here: RC 200 RC 200 at ₹2.32 Lakh against Gixxer SF 250 Gixxer SF 250 (Standard) at ₹1.93 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.62 Lakh against ₹2.19 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Gixxer SF 250 claims 38 kmpl against 35 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The RC 200 RC 200 makes 25 PS and 19.2 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 ₹4,394 a month for the RC 200 and ₹3,677 for the Gixxer SF 250, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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