Which bike is better BMW R nineT or Suzuki Gixxer SF 250?

According to our average user rating, Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 has a score of 4.6/5 while BMW R nineT is rated 3.9/5.

Which bike among BMW R nineT and Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 is cheaper?

Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike is heavier BMW R nineT or Suzuki Gixxer SF 250?

BMW R nineT is heavier (221 kg) than Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 (161 kg).

BMW R nineT vs Suzuki Gixxer SF 250

BikeWale brings you comparison of BMW R nineT and Suzuki Gixxer SF 250. The ex-showroom price of BMW R nineT is ₹ 18,50,000 and Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 is ₹ 1,84,028. BMW R nineT is available in 4 colours and 1 variant and Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 is available in 1 colour and 2 variants. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between BMW R nineT and Suzuki Gixxer SF 250.

R nineT vs Gixxer SF 250 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	R nineT	Gixxer SF 250
Price	₹ 18,50,000	₹ 1,84,028
Capacity	1170 cc	249 cc
Power	107.28 bhp @ 7250 rpm	26.13 bhp @ 9300 rpm
Economy	--	35 kmpl

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R nineT

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₹ 18,50,000

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Gixxer SF 250

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₹ 1,84,028

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R nineT
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Gixxer SF 250
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	107.28 bhp @ 7,250 rpm	26.13 bhp @ 9,300 rpm
Max Torque	116 Nm @ 6,000 rpm	22.2 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	1,170	249
Cylinders	2	1
Bore (mm)	101	76
Stroke (mm)	73	54.9
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	12.0:1	10.7:1
Ignition	Digital	Digital CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Air/Oil Cooled	Oil Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated	Wet Multiplate
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	18	12
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	3	2.4
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	353	420
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	19.6	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	--	35
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	200	150+

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	320	300
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	265	220
Calliper Type	Front - 4 Piston, Rear- Double Piston Calliper	Front- 2 Piston, Rear- Single Piston Caliper
Wheel Type	Spoke	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	120/70 - ZR17	110/70R17M/C 54S
Rear Tyre Size	180/55 - ZR17	150/60R17M/C 66S
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	36	29
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	39	33
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	36	29
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	42	33
Front Suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork with 46 mm diameter	Telescopic
Rear Suspension	Cast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever	Monoshock

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	221	161
Overall Length (mm)	2,105	2,010
Overall Width (mm)	865	740
Overall Height (mm)	1,240	1,035
Wheelbase (mm)	1,487	1,345
Ground Clearance (mm)	--	165
Seat Height (mm)	805	800
Chassis Type	Four-part frame concept with front frame and three-part rear frame	Diamond

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	3	2
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	Unlimited Kilometers	30000 Kilometers

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	No
Mobile App Connectivity	Yes	No
GPS & Navigation	Yes	No
USB charging port	Yes	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Analogue	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Stand Alarm	Yes	No
Stepped Seat	Yes	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Battery	12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free	Maintenance free, 12V 6Ah
Headlight Type	LED Head Lamp	LED HeadLamp
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED TailLamp
Turn Signal	LED	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	2 Riding Modes - Rain and Road	Clip-On Handle Bars

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Gets excellent quality parts
- The seating is good for city riding
- The 250cc motor is highly tractable
- The riding position is supremely comfortable
- Fuel efficiency is quite good for a 250cc motorcycle
Could be better
- The service network is limited
- Is expensive compared to rivals
- Priced a bit higher
- Misses out on LED indicators
- Instrument cluster doesn’t feel premium

Colors


Available Colours	Option 719 Aluminium Blackstorm Metallic/Brushed Aluminium Night Black Matt/Aluminium Matt Mineral White Metallic/Aurum	Metallic Matte Black

Reviews


Overall rating	3.9(7 ratings) 2 reviews	4.6(147 ratings) 56 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.5	4.5
Reliability	4.5	4.5
Performance	5.0	4.5
Service Experience	5.0	4.3
Maintenance cost	3.5	5.0
Extra Features	5.0	4.0

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