Suzuki Gixxer 250 vs Hero MotoCorp Karizma XMR
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Suzuki Gixxer 250 and Hero MotoCorp Karizma XMR are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹2,113 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Gixxer 250 takes 3 of the 7 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 7/10 for the Gixxer 250 and 7/10 for the Karizma XMR.
Category by category
Price
Gixxer 250
The Gixxer 250 starts ₹2,113 lower (₹1,84,538 against ₹1,86,651), about ₹70 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Tie
Identical mileage claims of 35 kmpl.
Performance
Gixxer 250
Gixxer 250 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 167 against 154 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Karizma XMR
Karizma XMR gets usd front forks, slipper clutch, projector headlamp and led daytime running lamp and 3 more items.
City manners
Gixxer 250
Gixxer 250 is 7.5 kg lighter and lower in the seat (800 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Karizma XMR
Karizma XMR comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Gixxer 250.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Gixxer 250 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is weekend highway rides
Buy the Karizma XMR if
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Hero MotoCorp's bigger service network matters
- your priority is weekend performance riding
- your priority is riders upgrading from a 160cc bike
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Gixxer 250 | Karizma XMR |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,84,538 | ₹1,86,651 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,11,100 | ₹2,13,400 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,28,600 | ₹1,28,600 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹10,132 | ₹10,244 |
| Five-year total | ₹3,79,832 | ₹3,82,244 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | SuzukiGixxer 250 | Hero MotoCorpKarizma XMR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,84,538 | ₹1,86,651 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹5,850 | ₹5,920 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 249 cc | 210 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Oil Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 26.1 bhp | 25.1 bhp |
| Torque | 22.2 Nm | 20.4 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 35 kmpl | 35 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 130 km/h | 130 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 156 kg | 163.5 kg |
| Fuel tank | 12 L | 11 L |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 810 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 160 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1340 mm | 1351 mm |
| Length | 2010 mm | 2068 mm |
| Width | 805 mm | 760 mm |
| Height | 1035 mm | 1110 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | USD Forks |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock | Gas Charged Mono Shock, 6 Step Pre-load Adjustable |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/70-R17 | 100/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60-R17 | 140/70-17 |
Gixxer 250 vs Karizma XMR: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Gixxer 250 or the Karizma XMR?
- The Gixxer 250 is cheaper by ₹2,113 at the base variant (₹1,84,538 against ₹1,86,651 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Gixxer 250 or the Karizma XMR?
- Both claim 35 kmpl.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Gixxer 250 and Karizma XMR in Delhi?
- About ₹2,300: roughly ₹2,11,100 for the Gixxer 250 and ₹2,13,400 for the Karizma XMR, 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 ₹3,79,832 for the Gixxer 250 and ₹3,82,244 for the Karizma XMR, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Gixxer 250 comes out ₹2,412 ahead.
