Suzuki Gixxer SF vs Honda Hornet
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Suzuki Gixxer SF and Honda Hornet are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹6,344 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Hornet takes 5 of the 7 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 4.5/10 for the Gixxer SF and 7/10 for the Hornet.
Category by category
Price
Gixxer SF
The Gixxer SF starts ₹6,344 lower (₹1,43,272 against ₹1,49,616), about ₹200 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Gixxer SF
Gixxer SF claims 45 kmpl against 42.3 kmpl. That is roughly ₹1,187 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Hornet
Hornet has the better power-to-weight ratio: 120 against 91 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Hornet
Hornet adds dual-channel abs and traction control that the Gixxer SF does not have on any variant.
Features
Hornet
Hornet gets usd front forks, rear monoshock, slipper clutch and led daytime running lamp and 2 more items.
City manners
Hornet
Hornet is 6 kg lighter and lower in the seat (790 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Hornet
Hornet comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Gixxer SF.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Gixxer SF if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- your priority is sports-bike styling fans
- your priority is city-only riding
Buy the Hornet if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- 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 SF | Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,43,272 | ₹1,49,616 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,65,800 | ₹1,72,700 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹99,700 | ₹1,05,635 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,960 | ₹8,288 |
| Five-year total | ₹3,03,460 | ₹3,16,623 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | SuzukiGixxer SF | HondaHornet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,43,272 | ₹1,49,616 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,540 | ₹4,740 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 155 cc | 184.4 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 13.4 bhp | 17.0 bhp |
| Torque | 13.8 Nm | 15.9 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 45 kmpl | 42.3 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 125 km/h | 130 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 148 kg | 142 kg |
| Fuel tank | 12 L | 12 L |
| Seat height | 795 mm | 790 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 168 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1340 mm | 1356 mm |
| Length | 2025 mm | 2034 mm |
| Width | 715 mm | 783 mm |
| Height | 1035 mm | 1064 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 266 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 276 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Upside down Fork (USD) |
| Rear suspension | Swing Arm | Monoshock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/80-17 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 140/60-R17 | 140/70-17 |
Gixxer SF vs Hornet: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Gixxer SF or the Hornet?
- The Gixxer SF is cheaper by ₹6,344 at the base variant (₹1,43,272 against ₹1,49,616 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Gixxer SF or the Hornet?
- The Gixxer SF claims 45 kmpl against 42.3 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Gixxer SF and Hornet in Delhi?
- About ₹6,900: roughly ₹1,65,800 for the Gixxer SF and ₹1,72,700 for the Hornet, 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 ₹3,03,460 for the Gixxer SF and ₹3,16,623 for the Hornet, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Gixxer SF comes out ₹13,163 ahead.
