KTM 390 Duke vs Suzuki Gixxer SF 250

BikeWale brings you comparison of KTM 390 Duke and Suzuki Gixxer SF 250. The ex-showroom price of KTM 390 Duke is ₹ 2,75,532 and Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 is ₹ 1,81,329. KTM 390 Duke is available in 2 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 KTM 390 Duke and Suzuki Gixxer SF 250.

390 Duke vs Gixxer SF 250 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	390 Duke	Gixxer SF 250
Price	₹ 2,75,532	₹ 1,81,329
Capacity	373.2 cc	249 cc
Power	42.9 bhp @ 9000 rpm	26.13 bhp @ 9300 rpm
Economy	25 kmpl	35 kmpl

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390 Duke

Version
BS VI

Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 2,75,532
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Gixxer SF 250

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₹ 1,81,329
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390 Duke
BS VI
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Gixxer SF 250
Standard - BS VI
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	42.9 bhp @ 9,000 rpm	26.13 bhp @ 9,300 rpm
Max Torque	37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm	22.2 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	373.2	249
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	89	76
Stroke (mm)	60	54.9
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	12.88:1	--
Ignition	Digital Ignition	Digital CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Oil Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch	PASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operated	--
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	13.5	12
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	--	--
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	338	420
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	25	35
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	--

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	Switchable ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	320	300
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	230	--
Calliper Type	Front-4-Piston radial fixed calliper , Rear-Single Piston floating calliper	--
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	110/70 x 17	110/70R17M/C 54S
Rear Tyre Size	150/60 x 17	150/60R17M/C 66S
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Suspension	WP APEX 43	Telescopic
Rear Suspension	WP APEX Monoshock	Monoshock

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	167	161
Overall Length (mm)	2,072	2,010
Overall Width (mm)	831	740
Overall Height (mm)	1,109	1,035
Wheelbase (mm)	1,357	1,345
Ground Clearance (mm)	175	165
Seat Height (mm)	830	800
Chassis Type	Steel trellis frame, powder coated	Diamond

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	No
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB charging port	No	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	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
Electric System	12V DC	--
Battery	--	Maintenance free, 12V 6Ah
Headlight Type	LED Head Lamp	LED HeadLamp
Headlight Bulb Type	--	--
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED TailLamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Gets a power-packed 373cc engine
- Equipped with a Full TFT instrument cluster
- ABS can be swtiched off
- The 250cc motor is highly tractable
- The riding position is supremely comfortable
- Fuel efficiency is quite good for a 250cc motorcycle
Could be better
- Engine gets relatively hot in traffic conditions
- Seats are a bit cramped
- Ride is a bit stiff
- Priced a bit higher
- Misses out on LED indicators
- Instrument cluster doesn’t feel premium

Colors


Available Colours	Ceramic White Silver Metallic	Metallic Matte Black

Reviews


Overall rating	4.8(1039 ratings) 339 reviews	4.5(103 ratings) 39 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4	4
Reliability	4	4
Performance	4	4
Comfort	4	4
Service Experience	4	4
Maintenance cost	4	5
Extra Features	4	4

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Great bike with Great maintenance cost

It will pull you more than any bike. The bike is very professional, one thing disappo

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250 cc bike with supreme power & best fu

Buying experience were good, exchanged fz16. Riding experience is very good, I need m

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