A Comparison Between Top 3 Bikes Under 250cc: Which One Should Be your Next Buy?

Published at May 23, 2024 by BikeJunction

A Comparison Between Top 3 Bikes Under 250cc: Which One Should Be your Next Buy?

Choosing the right bike under 250 cc can be tough, with great options like the Bajaj Pulsar F250, Suzuki Gixxer SF 250, and Hero Karizma XMR. All these affordable 250 cc bikes offer impressive performance, stylish looks, and modern features at competitive prices. This comparison will help you decide which bike best suits your needs.

Below is the specifications list of all these best under 250cc bikes:

Specifications	Bajaj Pulsar F250	Suzuki Gixxer SF 250	Hero Karizma XMR
Engine Displacement	249cc	249cc	210cc
Mileage	39 Kmpl	35 Kmpl	41.55 Kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity	14 Litres	12 Litres	11 Litres
Top Speed	132 Kmph	150 Kmph	147 Kmph
0 to 60 Kmph	3.77 Seconds	3.69 Seconds	3.8 Seconds

Bajaj Pulsar F250 | Price: Rs. 1.44 - 1.50 Lakh

Bajaj Pulsar F250 is a sporty motorcycle with a 249cc single-cylinder engine that produces 24.16 bhp and 21.5Nm of torque. The 2024 model of this Bajaj motorcycle comes in new colors and features a digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity. Moreover, it also comes in three ABS modes, including Rain, Road and Sport.

This Pulsar’s best under 250 cc bike has a semi-fairing that gives it a muscular look and better wind protection. It is comparatively better than the naked roadster version, the Pulsar N250. The bike retains recognisable Pulsar styling but looks more compact and modern. This 250 cc bike includes a split-style seat, a sporty pillion grabrail, and lightweight alloy wheels.

Furthermore, this Bajaj motorcycle features a digital instrument console, including features like a fuel gauge, gear indicator, and two trip meters. It also has LED DRLs, a pass light, and a USB charging port.

Below is the colour list of Bajaj Pulsar F250:

Brooklyn Black

Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 | Price: Rs. 1.92 - 2.02 Lakh

Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 is a sporty motorcycle. It has a 249cc single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine that delivers 26.14 bhp @ 9300 rpm and 22.2 Nm of torque @ 7300 rpm. This top 250cc bike’s engine is coupled with a 6-speed gearbox with manual transmission.

The bike features a sleek design with a body length of 2010 mm, width of 740 mm, and height of 1035 mm. The Gixxer SF 250 rides on alloy wheels with tubeless radial tyres. Also, this under 250cc bike comes with disc brakes on both ends with dual-channel ABS.

The bike has a digital instrument console with a speedometer, odometer, trip meter, and fuel gauge. Additional features include LED headlights, taillights, and turn signals, as well as a split seat and adjustable windshield.

Here is the list of colour options available for the Suzuki Gixxer SF 250:

Metallic Sonic Silver/Metallic Triton Blue
Metallic Matte Stellar Blue
Metallic Matte Black No. 2

Hero Karizma XMR | Price: Rs. 1.73 - 1.93 Lakh

Hero Karizma XMR has a 210cc liquid-cooled engine, producing 25.5 PS @ 9250 rpm and 20.4 Nm of torque @ 7250 rpm. The bike features an aggressive and sharp design, with a full LED headlamp and defined lines on its fairing extending to the belly pan.

This Hero’s new under 250cc bike has alloy wheels with 17-inch tyres. Also, it has dual-channel ABS with petal disc brakes. This Hero bike features a steel trellis frame and a kerb weight of 163 kg.

The bike includes a digital instrument console with a TFT display, digital speedometer, odometer, trip meter, and fuel gauge. Additional features are LED headlights, LED DRLs, and a 6-speed transmission with a wet-type slip and assist clutch.

Below are the colour options of Hero Karizma XMR: