Honda Hornet vs Keeway SR250
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Honda Hornet and Keeway SR250 are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹9,369 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 7/10 for the Hornet and 8/10 for the SR250.
Category by category
Price
Hornet
The Hornet starts ₹9,369 lower (₹1,49,616 against ₹1,58,985), about ₹300 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Hornet
Hornet claims 42.3 kmpl against 35.5 kmpl. That is roughly ₹4,225 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
SR250
SR250 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 132 against 120 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Hornet
Hornet adds traction control that the SR250 does not have on any variant.
Features
Hornet
Hornet gets alloy wheels, usd front forks, rear monoshock and slipper clutch and 4 more items.
City manners
SR250
SR250 is 22 kg lighter and lower in the seat (780 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Hornet
Hornet comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the SR250.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Hornet if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Honda's bigger service network matters
Buy the SR250 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 daily commuting
- your priority is low running cost
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Hornet | SR250 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,49,616 | ₹1,58,985 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,74,041 | ₹1,84,531 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,05,635 | ₹1,26,760 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹8,352 | ₹8,856 |
| Five-year total | ₹3,18,028 | ₹3,37,647 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | HondaHornet | KeewaySR250 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,49,616 | ₹1,58,985 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,740 | ₹5,040 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 184.4 cc | 223 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 17.0 bhp | 15.8 bhp |
| Torque | 15.9 Nm | 16 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 42.3 kmpl | 35.5 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 130 km/h | 120 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 142 kg | 120 kg |
| Fuel tank | 12 L | 14.2 L |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 780 mm |
| Ground clearance | 168 mm | 160 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1356 mm | 1285 mm |
| Length | 2034 mm | 1890 mm |
| Width | 783 mm | 790 mm |
| Height | 1064 mm | 1050 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 276 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 210 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Upside down Fork (USD) | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock | Pre-Load adjustable dual shocks |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-17 | 130/70-17 |
Hornet vs SR250: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Hornet or the SR250?
- The Hornet is cheaper by ₹9,369 at the base variant (₹1,49,616 against ₹1,58,985 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Hornet or the SR250?
- The Hornet claims 42.3 kmpl against 35.5 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Hornet and SR250 in Delhi?
- About ₹10,490: roughly ₹1,74,041 for the Hornet and ₹1,84,531 for the SR250, 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 ₹3,18,028 for the Hornet and ₹3,37,647 for the SR250, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Hornet comes out ₹19,619 ahead.
