Suzuki Gixxer 250 vs Hero MotoCorp Xtreme 250R
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Suzuki Gixxer 250 and Hero MotoCorp Xtreme 250R are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹11,947 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Xtreme 250R takes 5 of the 7 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 7/10 for the Gixxer 250 and 7.5/10 for the Xtreme 250R.
Category by category
Price
Xtreme 250R
The Xtreme 250R starts ₹11,947 lower (₹1,72,591 against ₹1,84,538), about ₹380 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Xtreme 250R
Xtreme 250R claims 36 kmpl against 35 kmpl. That is roughly ₹368 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Xtreme 250R
Xtreme 250R has the better power-to-weight ratio: 176 against 167 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Gixxer 250
Gixxer 250 adds dual-channel abs that the Xtreme 250R does not have on any variant.
Features
Xtreme 250R
Xtreme 250R gets usd front forks, slipper clutch, projector headlamp and led daytime running lamp and 1 more items.
City manners
Gixxer 250
Gixxer 250 is 11.699999999999989 kg lighter and lower in the seat (800 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Xtreme 250R
Xtreme 250R comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Gixxer 250.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Gixxer 250 if
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is weekend highway rides
- your priority is naked streetfighter fans
Buy the Xtreme 250R if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Gixxer 250 | Xtreme 250R |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,84,538 | ₹1,72,591 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,11,100 | ₹1,98,000 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,28,600 | ₹1,26,760 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹10,132 | ₹9,504 |
| Five-year total | ₹3,79,832 | ₹3,64,264 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | SuzukiGixxer 250 | Hero MotoCorpXtreme 250R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,84,538 | ₹1,72,591 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹5,850 | ₹5,470 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 249 cc | 249.0 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Oil Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 26.1 bhp | 29.5 bhp |
| Torque | 22.2 Nm | 25 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 35 kmpl | 36 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 | 167.7 kg |
| Fuel tank | 12 L | 11.5 L |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 806 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 167 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1340 mm | 1357 mm |
| Length | 2010 mm | 2023 mm |
| Width | 805 mm | 828 mm |
| Height | 1035 mm | 1062 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Switchable ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Dia 43 mm, Upside Down Front Fork (120 mm stroke) |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock | Gas Charged Mono Shock, 6 Step Pre-load Adjustable |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/70-R17 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60-R17 | 150/60-17 |
Gixxer 250 vs Xtreme 250R: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Gixxer 250 or the Xtreme 250R?
- The Xtreme 250R is cheaper by ₹11,947 at the base variant (₹1,72,591 against ₹1,84,538 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Gixxer 250 or the Xtreme 250R?
- The Xtreme 250R claims 36 kmpl against 35 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Gixxer 250 and Xtreme 250R in Delhi?
- About ₹13,100: roughly ₹2,11,100 for the Gixxer 250 and ₹1,98,000 for the Xtreme 250R, 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 ₹3,64,264 for the Xtreme 250R, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Xtreme 250R comes out ₹15,568 ahead.
