Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 vs Bajaj Pulsar RS 200
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 and Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹14,465 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Pulsar RS 200 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 SF 250 and 6/10 for the Pulsar RS 200.
Category by category
Price
Pulsar RS 200
The Pulsar RS 200 starts ₹14,465 lower (₹1,80,863 against ₹1,95,328), about ₹450 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Tie
Identical mileage claims of 35 kmpl.
Performance
Gixxer SF 250
Gixxer SF 250 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 162 against 144 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Pulsar RS 200
Pulsar RS 200 gets slipper clutch, projector headlamp, led daytime running lamp and ride modes.
City manners
Gixxer SF 250
Gixxer SF 250 is 6 kg lighter and lower in the seat (800 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Pulsar RS 200
Pulsar RS 200 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Gixxer SF 250.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Gixxer SF 250 if
- 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 highway touring
- your priority is faired sports-bike fans
Buy the Pulsar RS 200 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Bajaj's bigger service network matters
- your priority is faired sports bike enthusiasts
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Gixxer SF 250 | Pulsar RS 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,95,328 | ₹1,80,863 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,22,900 | ₹2,07,100 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,30,490 | ₹1,28,600 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹10,700 | ₹9,940 |
| Five-year total | ₹3,94,090 | ₹3,75,640 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | SuzukiGixxer SF 250 | BajajPulsar RS 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,95,328 | ₹1,80,863 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹6,190 | ₹5,740 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 249 cc | 199.5 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Oil Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 26.1 bhp | 24.1 bhp |
| Torque | 22.2 Nm | 18.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 35 kmpl | 35 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 150 km/h | 140.8 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 161 kg | 167 kg |
| Fuel tank | 12 L | 13 L |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 810 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 157 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1345 mm | 1358 mm |
| Length | 2010 mm | 1999 mm |
| Width | 740 mm | 765 mm |
| Height | 1035 mm | 1114 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 | Telescopic with anti-friction bush |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock | Nitrox mono shock absorber with Canister |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/70-R17 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60-R17 | 140/70-17 |
Gixxer SF 250 vs Pulsar RS 200: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Gixxer SF 250 or the Pulsar RS 200?
- The Pulsar RS 200 is cheaper by ₹14,465 at the base variant (₹1,80,863 against ₹1,95,328 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Gixxer SF 250 or the Pulsar RS 200?
- Both claim 35 kmpl.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Gixxer SF 250 and Pulsar RS 200 in Delhi?
- About ₹15,800: roughly ₹2,22,900 for the Gixxer SF 250 and ₹2,07,100 for the Pulsar RS 200, 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 ₹3,94,090 for the Gixxer SF 250 and ₹3,75,640 for the Pulsar RS 200, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Pulsar RS 200 comes out ₹18,450 ahead.
