KTM 160 Duke vs Suzuki Gixxer 250
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
KTM 160 Duke and Suzuki Gixxer 250 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹953 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The 160 Duke takes 4 of the 6 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the 160 Duke and 7/10 for the Gixxer 250.
Category by category
Price
160 Duke
The 160 Duke starts ₹953 lower (₹1,83,585 against ₹1,84,538), about ₹30 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
160 Duke
160 Duke claims 36.5 kmpl against 35 kmpl. That is roughly ₹1,072 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Gixxer 250
Gixxer 250 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 167 against 127 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
160 Duke
160 Duke gets usd front forks, slipper clutch and led daytime running lamp.
City manners
160 Duke
160 Duke is 9 kg lighter and taller in the seat (815 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 160 Duke if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is first bike for new riders
Buy the Gixxer 250 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you live where Suzuki's bigger service network matters
- your priority is weekend highway rides
- your priority is naked streetfighter fans
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 160 Duke | Gixxer 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,83,585 | ₹1,84,538 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,10,000 | ₹2,11,100 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,23,240 | ₹1,28,600 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹10,080 | ₹10,132 |
| Five-year total | ₹3,73,320 | ₹3,79,832 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | KTM160 Duke | SuzukiGixxer 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,83,585 | ₹1,84,538 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹5,820 | ₹5,850 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 164.2 cc | 249 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled | 1 Cylinder, Oil Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 18.7 bhp | 26.1 bhp |
| Torque | 15.5 Nm | 22.2 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 36.5 kmpl | 35 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Oil-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | — | 130 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 147 kg | 156 kg |
| Fuel tank | 10.1 L | 12 L |
| Seat height | 815 mm | 800 mm |
| Ground clearance | 174 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1357 mm | 1340 mm |
| Length | — | 2010 mm |
| Width | — | 805 mm |
| Height | — | 1035 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 230 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | USD Front Fork | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock Suspension | Monoshock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 110/70-R17 |
| Rear tyre | 140/60-R17 | 150/60-R17 |
160 Duke vs Gixxer 250: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 160 Duke or the Gixxer 250?
- The 160 Duke is cheaper by ₹953 at the base variant (₹1,83,585 against ₹1,84,538 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the 160 Duke or the Gixxer 250?
- The 160 Duke claims 36.5 kmpl against 35 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the 160 Duke and Gixxer 250 in Delhi?
- About ₹1,100: roughly ₹2,10,000 for the 160 Duke and ₹2,11,100 for the Gixxer 250, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹3,73,320 for the 160 Duke and ₹3,79,832 for the Gixxer 250, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The 160 Duke comes out ₹6,512 ahead.
