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Suzuki Gixxer SF vs Yamaha R15

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

Suzuki Gixxer SF
Yamaha R15

Suzuki

Gixxer SF

From ₹1.41 Lakh

Full Gixxer SF page Change

Yamaha

R15

From ₹1.59 Lakh

Full R15 page Change
Suzuki Gixxer SFGixxer SF Standard · ₹1.41 Lakh
Yamaha R15R15S · ₹1.59 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Gixxer SF: ₹1.41 Lakh (ahead) R15: ₹1.59 Lakh Gixxer SF ₹18,441 cheaper
Braking Gixxer SF: Single-channel ABS R15: Dual-channel ABS (ahead)
Mileage Gixxer SF: 45 kmpl R15: 45 kmpl Claimed
Power Gixxer SF: 13.6 PS R15: 18.4 PS (ahead) Torque 13.8 vs 14.2 Nm
Weight Gixxer SF: 148 kg R15: 141 kg Seat height 795 vs 815 mm
Versions Gixxer SF: 2 R15: 3 (ahead)

Pick the Gixxer SF for the lower price.

Pick the R15 for dual-channel abs, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.41 Lakh
₹1.59 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.62 Lakh
₹1.82 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹4,298 a month
₹4,835 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
13.6 PS
18.4 PS
Torque
13.8 Nm
14.2 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
45 kmpl
45 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
155 cc
155.0 cc
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, SOHC, Air-Cooled, SEP FI
4-Stroke, 4-Valve Liquid-Cooled SOHC with Variable Valve Actuation (VVA)
Bore x Stroke
56.0 mm x 62.9 mm
58.0 x 58.7 mm
Compression Ratio
9.8:1
11.6:1
Cooling
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
5 Speed Manual (1N 2 3 4 5)
6-Speed Manual with Assist & Slipper Clutch
Clutch
Wet Multiplate Clutch
Assist & Slipper Clutch with Quickshifter
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 266 mm, ByBre 2-piston caliper
282 mm Disc with 2-Piston Caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 240 mm, Nissin 1-piston caliper
220 mm Disc
ABS/CBS Type
Single Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS Standard
Wheel Type
17-inch 6-Spoke Cast Aluminium Alloy Wheels
Alloy Wheels with Blue/Gold Accents
Front Tyre Size
100/80-17 Tubeless
100/80-17 M/C 52P (Tubeless)
Rear Tyre Size
140/60-R17 Radial Tubeless
140/70-R17 M/C 66H (Tubeless Radial)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
41 mm Telescopic Hydraulic Fork (130 mm travel)
37 mm Golden Upside Down (USD) Front Forks
Rear Suspension
7-step Preload Adjustable Monoshock (120 mm travel)
Linked-Type Monocross Suspension with Cast Aluminium Swingarm
Frame Type
Tubular Steel Diamond Frame
Deltabox Frame
Wheelbase
1340 mm
1,325 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
170 mm

Dimensions

Length
2025 mm
1,990 mm
Width
715 mm
725 mm
Height
1035 mm
1,135 mm
Seat Height
795 mm (Clip-on handlebars)
815 mm
Kerb Weight
148 kg
141 kg (R15 V4) / 142 kg (R15M)
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.0 L (Reserve 2.4 L)
11.0 Litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Fully Digital LCD Instrument Display with Bluetooth Ride Connect Edition
Full Digital TFT Display on R15M (Track & Street Modes, Lap Timer) / LCD Console on V4 with Y-Connect
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (Bluetooth turn-by-turn navigation, call, SMS, and speed alerts on Ride Connect)
Yes (Yamaha Y-Connect Bluetooth)
Navigation
Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via Suzuki Ride Connect)
Track Mode Lap Time, Shift Indicator Light, Call & SMS Alerts
USB Charging
No
Optional USB Charging Socket

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
None
Dual Riding Display Modes (Track Mode / Street Mode)
Traction Control
No
Traction Control System (TCS Standard)
Quickshifter
No
Quickshifter Standard (Up-Shift on Racing Blue / R15M / Optional on other trims)
Cruise Control
No
No

Lights

Headlight
Full LED Aerodynamic Headlamp with integrated wind fairing
Class-D Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlight with Twin Aerodynamic LED DRL Brow Strips (YZF-M1 styling)
Taillight
Full LED Taillamp
Vertical Aero LED Tail Lamp
Turn Indicators
Bulb / Clear lens
LED Indicators (R15M)

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Split Stepped Sport Seat with clip-on handlebars
Split Stepped Racing Seat with Pillion Strap (Carbon-style embroidery on R15M)
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool kit only
None

Choice

Versions
2 versions
3 versions
Price range
₹1.41 Lakh – ₹1.41 Lakh
₹1.59 Lakh – ₹1.8 Lakh
Colours
3 colours
10 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

Gixxer SF Standard₹1.41 Lakh R15S₹1.59 Lakh R15 ₹18,441 more

On-road price by city

Gixxer SF Gixxer SF Standard against R15 R15S

CityGixxer SFR15Gap
Mumbai₹1.66 Lakh₹1.87 LakhGixxer SF ₹20,784 less
Pune₹1.66 Lakh₹1.87 LakhGixxer SF ₹20,784 less
New Delhi₹1.62 Lakh₹1.82 LakhGixxer SF ₹20,231 less
Bengaluru₹1.76 Lakh₹1.98 LakhGixxer SF ₹22,075 less
Chennai₹1.67 Lakh₹1.88 LakhGixxer SF ₹20,968 less
Hyderabad₹1.72 Lakh₹1.93 LakhGixxer SF ₹21,522 less
Ahmedabad₹1.59 Lakh₹1.79 LakhGixxer SF ₹19,861 less
Kolkata₹1.63 Lakh₹1.84 LakhGixxer SF ₹20,414 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 Gixxer SF or the R15?

The Gixxer SF, by ₹18,441 on the versions compared here: Gixxer SF Gixxer SF Standard at ₹1.41 Lakh against R15 R15S at ₹1.59 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.62 Lakh against ₹1.82 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Gixxer SF Gixxer SF Standard makes 13.6 PS and 13.8 Nm and the R15 R15S makes 18.4 PS and 14.2 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹4,298 a month for the Gixxer SF and ₹4,835 for the R15, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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