TVS Ronin 225 vs QJ Motor SRC 250
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
TVS Ronin 225 and QJ Motor SRC 250 are both cruisers and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹6,713 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Ronin 225 takes 5 of the 6 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 8/10 for the Ronin 225 and 7/10 for the SRC 250.
Category by category
Price
Ronin 225
The Ronin 225 starts ₹6,713 lower (₹1,30,314 against ₹1,37,027), about ₹220 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Ronin 225
Ronin 225 claims 42 kmpl against 39 kmpl. That is roughly ₹864 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Ronin 225
Ronin 225 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 126 against 105 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
SRC 250
SRC 250 adds dual-channel abs that the Ronin 225 does not have on any variant.
Features
Ronin 225
Ronin 225 gets alloy wheels, usd front forks, rear monoshock and slipper clutch and 3 more items.
Warranty
Ronin 225
Ronin 225 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 2 on the SRC 250.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Ronin 225 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
Buy the SRC 250 if
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- your priority is first cruiser buyers
- your priority is budget twin-cylinder fans
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Ronin 225 | SRC 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,30,314 | ₹1,37,027 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,55,585 | ₹1,60,329 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,10,915 | ₹1,15,235 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,468 | ₹7,696 |
| Five-year total | ₹3,08,968 | ₹3,18,260 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | TVSRonin 225 | QJ MotorSRC 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,30,314 | ₹1,37,027 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,130 | ₹4,350 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 225.9 cc | 249 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Oil Cooled, 4 Valves | 2 Cylinder, Oil Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 20.1 bhp | 17.2 bhp |
| Torque | 19.9 Nm | 17 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 42 kmpl | 39 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Oil-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 120 km/h | 135 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 159 kg | 163 kg |
| Fuel tank | 14 L | 14 L |
| Seat height | 795 mm | 780 mm |
| Ground clearance | 181 mm | 160 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1357 mm | 1370 mm |
| Length | 2040 mm | 2070 mm |
| Width | 805 mm | 810 mm |
| Height | 1170 mm | 1100 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 280 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 240 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | 41dia. Upside Down Fork | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock with 7 step adjustable preload | Telescopic coil spring oil damped |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 90/90-18 |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-17 | 130/90-15 |
Ronin 225 vs SRC 250: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Ronin 225 or the SRC 250?
- The Ronin 225 is cheaper by ₹6,713 at the base variant (₹1,30,314 against ₹1,37,027 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Ronin 225 or the SRC 250?
- The Ronin 225 claims 42 kmpl against 39 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Ronin 225 and SRC 250 in Delhi?
- About ₹4,744: roughly ₹1,55,585 for the Ronin 225 and ₹1,60,329 for the SRC 250, 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 ₹3,08,968 for the Ronin 225 and ₹3,18,260 for the SRC 250, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Ronin 225 comes out ₹9,292 ahead.
