Suzuki Gixxer SF vs Hero MotoCorp Xoom 160
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Suzuki Gixxer SF and Hero MotoCorp Xoom 160 are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹224 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Xoom 160 takes 5 of the 7 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 4.5/10 for the Gixxer SF and 6.5/10 for the Xoom 160.
Category by category
Price
Xoom 160
The Xoom 160 starts ₹224 lower (₹1,43,048 against ₹1,43,272), about ₹0 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Gixxer SF
Gixxer SF claims 45 kmpl against 40.5 kmpl. That is roughly ₹2,243 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Xoom 160
Xoom 160 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 102 against 91 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Gixxer SF
Gixxer SF adds rear disc brake that the Xoom 160 does not have on any variant.
Features
Xoom 160
Xoom 160 gets led daytime running lamp, usb charging port, keyless start and idle start-stop and 2 more items.
City manners
Xoom 160
Xoom 160 is 5.5 kg lighter and lower in the seat (787 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Xoom 160
Xoom 160 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Gixxer SF.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Gixxer SF if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- your priority is sports-bike styling fans
- your priority is city-only riding
Buy the Xoom 160 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
- 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 | Xoom 160 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,43,272 | ₹1,43,048 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,65,800 | ₹1,65,500 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹99,700 | ₹1,10,915 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,960 | ₹7,944 |
| Five-year total | ₹3,03,460 | ₹3,01,859 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | SuzukiGixxer SF | Hero MotoCorpXoom 160 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,43,272 | ₹1,43,048 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,540 | ₹4,540 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 155 cc | 156 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 13.4 bhp | 14.6 bhp |
| Torque | 13.8 Nm | 14 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 45 kmpl | 40.5 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | Automatic automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 125 km/h | 110 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 148 kg | 142.5 kg |
| Fuel tank | 12 L | 7 L |
| Seat height | 795 mm | 787 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 155 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1340 mm | 1348 mm |
| Length | 2025 mm | 1983 mm |
| Width | 715 mm | 772 mm |
| Height | 1035 mm | 1214 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 266 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 240 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper | Drum, 140 mm |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Single Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorber |
| Rear suspension | Swing Arm | Dual Shock Absorber |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/80-17 | 120/70-14 |
| Rear tyre | 140/60-R17 | 140/60-14 |
Gixxer SF vs Xoom 160: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Gixxer SF or the Xoom 160?
- The Xoom 160 is cheaper by ₹224 at the base variant (₹1,43,048 against ₹1,43,272 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Gixxer SF or the Xoom 160?
- The Gixxer SF claims 45 kmpl against 40.5 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Gixxer SF and Xoom 160 in Delhi?
- About ₹300: roughly ₹1,65,800 for the Gixxer SF and ₹1,65,500 for the Xoom 160, 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 ₹3,01,859 for the Xoom 160, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Xoom 160 comes out ₹1,601 ahead.
