Best 250cc bikes In India - Suzuki Gixxer 250, KTM 250 Duke, Bajaj Dominar 250 & More | ZigWheels

- Suzuki Gixxer 250 top speed is a little over 150kmph
- Yamaha FZ25 BS6 price in India will be approximately Rs 1.40 lakh (ex-showroom)
- KTM 250 Duke BS6 price was announced on Jan 22, 2020
- Bajaj Dominar 250 price in India is Rs 1.60 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Husqvarna Svartpilen was launched in India during India Bike Week 2019
The current Indian market is packed with some great 250cc bikes. The oldest in the current lot is the Yamaha FZ25. It has an air-cooled engine with an oil-cooler, making 20.9PS and 20.1Nm. It gets beefy suspension components - a conventional telescopic fork at the front and a preload-adjustable monoshock at the rear. It’s most direct competition is the Suzuki Gixxer 250, which is powered by a purely-oil cooled engine that puts out 26.5PS and 22.2Nm in its BS6 guise. For the extra performance, the Gixxer does demand an almost Rs 30,000 premium over the FZ25. Of course, for those who want a full faired bike, Suzuki also makes the Gixxer SF 250.
For those seeking more performance in the 250cc space, you have the KTM 250 Duke and its Swedish sibling, the Husqvarna Svartpilen 250. Both bikes are based around the same engine - a 249cc 4-valve, liquid-cooled mill pushing out 30 PS and 24Nm, and they even share pretty much all of their underpinnings. But where the Duke is a sharp streetfighter, the Svartpilen is a minimalistic scrambler. Husqvarna also offers another variant of this 250cc in the form of the Vitpilen, which is designed to mimic a cafe racer. Recently though, Bajaj has also launched a new Dominar based on the same KTM engine platform - the Dominar 250. While the engine has been detuned compared to the KTM and Husqvarna, the Dominar 250 retains the design and features of the larger 400.
00:00 Introduction
00:59 Yamaha FZ25
02:17 Suzuki Gixxer 250
03:30 KTM Duke 250
04:40 Husqvarna Svartpilen 250
05:50 Bajaj Dominar 250
#Best250ccbikes #250ccbikes #ZigWheels

[@5678vinn]

I own a sf250 and I don't regret the decision one bit! I've owned it for almost 9 months and boy I must say, never had any hiccups in city as well as highways. And what power!

[@abhishekjaswal22]

I also bought gixxer 250sf .. its mid range is awesome , but cant drive much due to lockdown ...😁

[@siddharthsingh9730]

What's the mileage brother?

[@aravindkumar4625]

@@siddharthsingh9730 32 to 35 average

[@srinivaskatam998]

@@aravindkumar4625 does the mileage same for both sf250 and naked 250. If not, then why ? Where the difference is between the sf250 and naked250

[@rajuchhowlay8013]

Bro mileage in city ???

[@yoaashay]

I don't think these are the "best" 250cc bikes in India. Because these are the *only* 250cc bikes in India 😂

[@gyaneshupadhyaya1447]

True🤣

[@tajangnenker9335]

🤣🤣

[@wasimkhan-mq6el]

You're wrong .... Benelli , dominar,upcoming honda cb250

[@yoaashay]

@@wasimkhan-mq6el yea I guess I forgot about the benelli lol. Dominar is already in the video, CBR250R is discontinued idk if Honda will bring it back.

[@beautifulsansar7429]

@@yoaashay true bro

[@AniketSen]

I agree... before i bought my duke, the bajaj & KTM showrooms are adjoined where i live and i test rode them back and forth.... i am upgrading from my father's 150cc motorcycle, hence granted even the Dominar 250 seemed impressive and the Dominor 400 felt phenomenal....but after i test rode the Duke 250, i mean lets just put the Dominar 250 out of the equation first...don't get me wrong...Dominar 250 is the biggest VFM you can get in any motorcycle, but i had the budget to flex, and after riding it's older & bigger sibling, the dominor 250 just vanishes out of the equation...so now to settle between the Dominar 400 & the Duke, let me admit it straight away, the Dom 400 is a better VFM product, its faster and yes it has better LEDs and to put the cherry on top, it's even cheaper than the Duke 250 making it the ultimate all rounder....but, my friend...i don't know what it is...once you ride the Duke 250, be it the handling, the looks and hence the oomph that comes with it..the fit and finish and thereby the built quality.....i can't exactly point a finger on what it is, but the moment you ride it, it just puts a wide ass smile to your face, all that practicality and VFM quotient just fades away, for me at least it felt like that click moment, i gotta own/ride one of these or i'll not ride at all....thats the magic of these KTMs...and i swear i am no KTM fanboy...we have had honda's in our family mostly...the dom 400 is mighty mighty impressive and a better value proposition, but if value is not what you're looking for, but rather character and excitement, then the Duke sweeps you off your feet like no other... sorry for the long read, i got really passion driven to tell my tale... have a nice one, cheers!!!

[@triangleinepitrochoid]

Gixxer SF 250's Moto GP version stands out of all.♥️

[@alanpt795]

Absolutely

[@dagon7714]

But it doesn't stand a chance against ktm's brute power 😆

[@rutvijsonawane8597]

@@dagon7714 You don't always use a brute power... Sometimes, you need to be in a sweet highway spot or enjoy the beauty of the road... That's why SF 250 is the best 250cc bike right now... A perfect balance...

[@triangleinepitrochoid]

@@dagon7714 but SF wont turn of in the middle of a heavy traffic bro. Its mote usable yet stylish and sporty. Stil I love ktm.

[@Raghuram1992]

I'm planning to buy that bike bro.. SF with MotoGP edition looks stunning but the only thing I'm worried about is the seating comfort for the ridder and pillion

[@yashn6208]

I guss the Suzuki is the best among all, buying in a decent 27ps of power and less complicated motor also has a low seat hight, comfortable ergonomics and packs in a good package incl the loaded instrument cluster, less on pocket along with a Japanese Tag.

[@aishadeeptamohapatra9088]

True that!! A perfect combo of power & style and the pricing is also very competitive!

[@amitjain6719]

Ryt bro👍👍👍👍💪💪💪💪💪

[@navprabhatverma5533]

Nahi Bete Dominar 250 mast hai Maine liya hai liquid cooled engine hai

[@yashn6208]

@@navprabhatverma5533 agreed... Dominar 250 is advanced in terms of features, it has an advantage of Slipper clutch, liquid cooling, upside down forks, triple spark plugs n a bigger tank. I have rode them both back to back. Bajaj cannot even come close to the Japanese engines when it comes to smoothness n reliability. Also, liquid cooling which u say, cools the engine, n the same is done by "ryuyo"(Suzuki's own technology) whch is making light weight machines n the 1st oil cooling technology for a 250cc performance bike.

[@amitjain6719]

Bajaj dominar 250 ek dumb bike hai, heavy weight hai, jo bhi isko le raha hai ro raha hai, iske engine mein tik tik ki awaz aati hai or ye bike sirf or sirf chutiye logon ke liye banayi gayi hai 🧐🧐🧐🧐😎😎😎😎💪

[@amitavachakraborty6381]

Sf 250 jack of all trades

[@sujith9435]

I don't know why I love fz25 Don't have any reason actually I just love it

[@shivaji7204]

👍

[@VARUNWITHSHARMA]

प्यार ऐसा ही होता है भाई, बेवफा से भी होता है। FZ तो फिर भी एक अच्छा product है।

[@NAVEENKUMAR-fq5rf]

Gixxer 250 is a complete package

[@UndisputedBane]

Gixxer is best Dominar 400 would be a better option Honda should be back with 250.. it was one of the best bikes in tje segment

[@m.rraghav817]

Honda coming to 500 segment

[@pranavjs]

Le dominar 250 :- May i come in.....😂

[@nandkumarnair8928]

You ok man! U dont look ur regular energetic self!...tk cr...baaki content as usual top notch!

[@bpk4601]

Dominar 250 is vfm . Gixxer is the most balanced product.

[@aravindkumar4625]

But in dominor no refinement no quality not at all durable compared to Suzuki

[@navprabhatverma5533]

@@aravindkumar4625 loudu Dominar Maine liya hai bohat mast hai bike liquid cooled hai

[@aravindkumar4625]

@@navprabhatverma5533 but on long running conditions engine have lit of reliable problems like noises vibrations,quality also not good

[@vinodhkumar2402]

@@aravindkumar4625 Oh... Have u ridden that ? Speaking of refinement and all

[@aravindkumar4625]

@@vinodhkumar2402 yes I have ridden and my friend has dominor 400 and also 250 ,both have reliable problems

[@raghavendraa1857]

Fz 25...I want a comfortable ride and more mileage ,a bike which has a good pillion comfort like dominor and still had a 250cc engine ...is the right choice

[@guruteaches6234]

did you buy? your review?

[@raghavendraa1857]

@@guruteaches6234 not yet...I bought a second hand car😂

[@singaraveluthiagarajan7110]

Dominor....musculine🔥👌🔥

[@ashokdoe2418]

Hope you guys at zig wheels will do a full on comparison of all these bikes as soon as possible

[@abhi1457]

I own a Cbr 250r For Me its Everything ❤️ Im not a speed freak but i have done a top speed of around 156+ What i love most is its smooth engine 🤗 Cant even understant wheather the engine is on at around 80-90 speed 😇

[@lakshmans3383]

Brain Says: Gixxer 250 Heart Says: Duke 250.

[@VARUNWITHSHARMA]

Soul said YAMAHA

[@riderpallabbhattacharjee2774]

@@VARUNWITHSHARMA yes #YAMAHA

[@ankit.sharma45]

hands says: Dominar 250

[@lakshmans3383]

@@ankit.sharma45 Hands will never say Dominar man😂😂😂 coz handling is very tough in Dominar

[@lakshmans3383]

@@VARUNWITHSHARMA My Soul says I don't need a bike which lacks 6th gear😂😂😂😂😂

[@glaxonkalarikkal9204]

Suzuki seems to be the best bike in this category considering all aspects

[@jagadeeshbabuk7914]

Very well said bro exactly..

[@naveenchakravarthi7641]

Agreed 🖐🏼

[@amitjain6719]

Ryt bro 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@babu6984]

Too true

[@babu6984]

Both power & Mileage combined togeather. Pricing also

[@aakash_goswami]

FZ 25 still my first choice

[@SudipRuchal]

Gixxer 250 ❤️👍

[@majovj4864]

Dominar 250 😎

[@naveenkumars3703]

Gixxy always

[@sujeetmistry7661]

Suzuki 250 is the best

[@debasishsahu7055]

In love with Husqvarna svartpilen ❤️

[@syrilfernandez2229]

Duke 250 It makes better sense as im upgrading from Fz16 v2. Fast, light, and an ample fuel tank. Cant wait to get my hands on one when the lockdown is lifted.

[@gandepallichandrashekhar9176]

Waiting for dominar 250 review.., hope u will make it quick

[@gspkmr]

I had duke 390 for a year, it was too stressful riding. Sold it. Now booked Gixxer 250! 👍 for Suzuki’s reliability!

[@pravinmurthy]

I own the FZ25 BS4 n I still think it's BS6 avatar being the cheapest by far in the class is still the best value for money in the class..

[@pravinmurthy]

I myself would like to take back my statement after I saw the BS6 prices!.. 1.52 Lacs ex showroom is much more than what I expected it to be!!.. I expected the bike to cost not more than 1.42 Lacs in BS6! Now the Gixxer250 BS6 is hardly 15K ex showroom over FZ25!.. Therefore the Gixxer250 is a better pick over FZ25..

[@dileepaditya8570]

Me like we should step up from 150cc. Meanwhile my friend "Hey bro just bought ACTIVA!"

[@AniketSen]

I am booking a 250 Duke BS 6 on monday...wish me luck guys...biggest purchase of my life so far....

[@afzalaboobakkar8656]

Yeah! No doubt, gixxer250/sf is the best in segment. Reliable, refined, practical and value 4 money ❤️❤️❤️

[@KL_vicky89]

Gixxer 250 👍🏻

[@ahmadmusaddique1698]

Much awaited video

[@jktthaokipconcepts]

I always trust ZigWheels reviews. Good insights

[@autoaddict688]

the super comfortable and most fuel efficient of the lot, the yamahafz25 is the one to go in for.

[@sakthiganeshs1415]

Hopefully we get a full on proper shoot out between these 250cc machines once the lockdown gets over

[@aniruddhahalder4755]

Fz-s 25

[@sagar19408]

For daily commute of averaging to 110km, would you suggest Gixxer250?

[@souravsaha3140]

Thanks

[@TheKumarAshwin]

Hi there, Please make video on best commuter Bikes in India.

[@sangamkhati4244]

I would definitely pick Gixxer 250 what a Great machine. 💯❤️

[@parvezing]

I own Gixxer155 2016 model. Clocked 55K almost. Planning to switch to Gixxer 250cc in the coming times

[@souravsaha3140]

Excellent review

[@unstoppabletimerud_md_king551]

Fz25 250 fans like here?? After a lot of research for 1 month almost 300 + video Reviews. I find out the best and beast bike is FZ25 for all conditions for a MCA(Middle Class Man) 🏍️💪😆😆

[@pravinmurthy]

Go for it.. it's completely worth it..

[@ironcladd8524]

You seriosly mean beast bike? Even a 200cc bike gives a high performance than it...

[@sagarwadekar9842]

Compare the service cost with Gixxer

[@Ambicrush]

@@ironcladd8524 not everything is about performance. And also, everyone's meaning of performance varies with expectations. Don't be a shallow fool sir.

[@Ambicrush]

Yea man. I bought mine more than a year back when there were none of the options available. No regrets. I'd rather ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow. I want to fit handlebar raisers though.

[@omsrisairam6145]

Gixxer 250 is great options for all city and highway riders and more fuel efficient too and less maintenance compared to other bikes in the 250 segment my strongest recommendation..

[@jagadeeshbabuk7914]

Very well said bro exactly..

[@rahulprasad22]

Bro u have this bike are you riding it ?

[@omsrisairam6145]

@@rahulprasad22 yes

[@nischalphuyal6829]

But gixxer looks is not good 😌

[@rahulprasad22]

@@nischalphuyal6829 who said its beauty queen

[@karthikkumar1942]

I Booked New Duke 250 BS6 Led headlight variant! Can't wait for the delivery! It cost me 2.69L on the road Bangalore!

[@Manoj_MaKcrr]

I own a FZ 25. It's a two year old machine now. Decent performance bike with wallet friendly one. It took me to the distances without any issue. When comparing to the rivals inthe segment , this is an entry level.

[@ChinmayKashid]

Pretty boring too!!! And don't forget the Tappets/headlights/notchy gearbox/pathetic instrument panel... It's just polished commuter afterall. Others are in different league.

[@Manoj_MaKcrr]

Yes.. you can hear the tappet sounds once you crossed 80+. It's not an issue. Headlights are pathetic I agreed. I have covered almost all the south India with this basic instrument cluster. It may be a polished commuter, but it repays you with 40+ mileage and very minimum maintenance. I'm happy with FZ25

[@PRO2358]

For the price it's a good buy in my opinion. And everyone knows it's basically a commuter bike.

[@thestone3849]

@@Manoj_MaKcrr You get better mileage because it simply denies, and do not listen to you to go above 60 till 80 and 80 till 100. You get frustration and ride it always within 60 to 80 only.😅

[@knowledgeseeker9688]

Fz25 for me :- cheap,comfartable, reliable, beautiful, and have more than enough low and mid range .(i would have been satisfied with any 150cc given any had 16+ ps power and dual channel abs)

[@manojkumars995]

R15 & MT15? They have the power figures you wanted and they are 150cc bikes

[@knowledgeseeker9688]

@@manojkumars995 mt 15 has single channel abs also its pillion seat is rather unusable. R15 thought is perfect bike with only problem being overtly committed seating position and pillion seat is i guess even worse then mt15 . also when i was talking about 150 i meant normal 150s 😅

[@knowledgeseeker9688]

@@manojkumars995 thought now that fz 25 bs 6 is coming at over 1.8 lakh i guess its no more a good choice rather dominar &duke 250 makes more sense.

[@manojkumars995]

@@knowledgeseeker9688 yeah makes sense

[@crooz2400]

@@knowledgeseeker9688 Apache Rtr200 will be the perfect choice i guess, easily satisfies all the points you mentioned.

[@roshanbaral5687]

I am going to buy suzuki after corona pandemic

[@dronkrishna8004]

@@kolkatadownshift5687 I am confused between FZ25 and Gixxer 250. I will do touring with pillion; reliability and comfort is my first priority and average cruising speed will around 70-80. What should I opt for ?

[@amanandhistiger3278]

It is better than fz25, I felt fz25 engine stress at 100kmph unlike Gixxer 250

[@dronkrishna8004]

@@kolkatadownshift5687 Can I customize the rider and pillion seats of Gixxer 250 as FZ25 ? And can you tell me the gear ratios of Gixxer 250? As , with pillion, in uphill situation, it's very important .

[@jagadeeshbabuk7914]

Perfect decision brother..best of luck..

[@srinivaskatam998]

@@kolkatadownshift5687 I'm confused between sf250 and naked 250. Which has better mileage.Does the mileage and performance same for both.? Please clarify me bro. Tnq u

[@HARIHARANV-gh5ep]

Eagerly waiting for fz25 bs6 🔥

[@rajasekaran6492]

What about the launch of bs6 Ninja 300&400?

[@kapilwalia4118]

Good Informative video 👍

[@naveenm4401]

Suzuki gixxer is the vfm And also good fuel efficient and cheap maintanence Service are 5-6 mnth duration or 5k kilometre Only cost 750 rs free service And what A bike❣️❣️❣️

[@victorherrero4790]

The Husqvarna has the best design!!!! The Dominar the best value but.the Best complete package is the Suzuki Gixxer...it is the.most balanced and also reliable.

[@madhankumarm1910]

Suzuki Gixxer 250,. I don't wanna break my head with liquid cooled engine and its over-ring for coolant pipe out let,. Thanks to Suzuki for choosing a oil cooled engine instead of liquid cooled. I heard that Suzuki is the one who found oil cooled engines. I'm not sure. This engine has separate fan for this oil cooler (radiator) which is great I think 🔥

[@deb7092]

?

[@thinkride3873]

what even ?

[@janaksharma330]

English overloaded

[@abhishektyagi2840]

Atleast talk some sense

[@madhankumarm1910]

@@janaksharma330 it is my mistake I didn't write it clearly., And I agree that I'm still learning the language called English., 😀😎

[@abbast8730]

Please do the same comparison for 150 cc bikes

[@TheShoppingSpotlight]

Already booked gixxer 250. Wanted to switch from fz 16

[@awalsingh4]

hey did you get BS6?

[@akashchowdhury1786]

Bhai bs6 kiya hai kya?

[@PRO2358]

I love my 155 Gixxer, will upgrade someday since it's only 3 years old

[@TheShoppingSpotlight]

Not yet, still waiting for it to reach the showroom..

[@TheShoppingSpotlight]

Slipper clutch chahiye tha bs6 me, what do you think?

[@saddamakhtar1166]

I think Gixxer 250 will be bestest of all ..

[@krishpanstha3996]

Which is best for 6 ft riders please suggest me

[@hanumandegennavar1900]

Please make a video like same comparison on Bajaj ns 200, Bajaj Dominar 250 and 400

[@phabove7]

Although we got many options in 250cc segment, no major brand except Suzuki are interested in launching fully faired bike. Gixxer SF 250 is the only option. But it won't make you regret your decision.

[@indianhuman8136]

Duke - expensive and costlier to maintain. Gixxer - good bike but poor service support. Dominar - good for long tours lack of some features. Fz - under power in this segment. In my opinion.

[@Tamil_94]

Sir which is best for long rides

[@md.farooqpeerzade2717]

My choices FZ25 Simple & Best. Husqvarna Bold, Aggressive & the only one in Style.

[@jyothiraditya]

SF250 ♥️

[@pritamprakash8377]

Leoncino 250 ?

[@atosheqi7237]

Are they the best ? Or they the only 250 cc bikes?

[@VigneshKumar-ru2bz]

Svartpilin 250😍

[@PRO2358]

Best looking bike, I'm waiting for the 400 version

[@VigneshKumar-ru2bz]

@@PRO2358 Meetoo bro

[@lakhan840]

Tell me. Is 5'7 height ok for this bike?

[@VigneshKumar-ru2bz]

@@lakhan840 It's suitable bro

[@VigneshKumar-ru2bz]

@@lakhan840 Above 6 is not suitable bro

[@flytobvm]

Sir, can you suggest me in 250 segment which bike is good for highway as well as city riding in mumbai 1.Dominor 250 2. Fzs 25 , i am little bit confused about this 2 bike, Your suggestions will be useful for me, Thanks....

[@arpitvyas1532]

Please give ride review Husqvarna vitpilen 250

[@dhakshnamoorthyj6908]

Huskies 😍

[@Dhanushss95]

Gxr 250..A Pocket Frndly 250cc bike Everything is fine in Gxr250 Bad is same as Gxr155...No Difference..😶

[@triangleinepitrochoid]

Yes u are right. The extra money we pay on 250 is not going to distinguish us.

[@pashubham826]

That's the case with Ktm RC as well. Even if you buy a 390, you will be seen as a squid who has a 200 or 125. But people aren't at fault. Ktm should have made some visual changes for 200 cc or vice versa

[@Sushant9763]

Every manufacturer does that

[@qaz123orama1]

Agreed with you on terms of look no difference then a person owing 155 vs a person owing 250.

[@qaz123orama1]

@@pashubham826 very good point that's squid buy 200 duke and get sticker done of 390....

[@yulder7444]

Giixxer 250 naked la mejor?

[@sridharsri5681]

Sf250 anyday ❤️

[@user-wl3dj6ww9x]

But i think fz25 is better for pillion comfort amaong all??

[@LovelydayDay]

Gixxer 250. Superb.

[@abadnongrum6716]

Whch riding pants are those

[@mineshgaming8577]

Suzuki 250 great bike. Velue for money.

[@karanjain4054]

Want a video on 300CC bikes as well

[@tauseefahmad999]

What about karizma r a almost quatre litre bike

[@thinkride3873]

Duke 250 - Sharp and agile !

[@agent-4715]

I like gixer bt i think huscorna is a best. is in it?

[@sakarshrestha9456]

is there going to be a PULSUAR 250 NS/AS ?? there are rumors going on that it may come

[@adarshbhavsar122]

Duke Always 😍😍🔥

[@bibhabbag1]

I am confused. Video on husqvarna on the official channel says 31hp. Then and some others too say its identical to the duke 250 at 29/30bhp. Whats going on here.

[@pavantejareddy4883]

I dont know that fz 25 is available in bs6

[@SP-qh3lp]

Check Yamaha's website.They have the details there

[@MrYogi123]

Price not yet announced.

[@Pranjal341]

Bs6 has 6th gear mate and a power jump too..

[@paritoshyadav97]

@pranjal no it doesn't have 6th gear. Same 5 speed gearbox.... It's heartbreaking because I love FZ

[@Tamil_94]

Touring purpose bike ????

[@harshsood936]

One of the best KZbin channel ❤I am a bike lover and I am looking for a cool bike for local purpose. Gone through almost all of the videos on KZbin. Personally I love KTM as far as looks, power and styling is concerned. Looking for 200 or 250 cc. As far as options is concerned jawa, Enfield bullet, interceptor (❤) which one is best pls suggest. Looking for a durable, affordable option.

[@naveenmanjunath98]

Definitely Gixxer without a doubt, in a heatbeat

[@Ayonbuddy28]

Gixxer SF 250 is a fantastic Bike

[@yerraguntarohit4755]

Husqvarna is lit🔥🔥🔥

[@stealth9176]

Honda CBR ❤️

[@abhaspanigrahi2740]

250cc 2020 segment ka ek detail comparison video ❤️❤️❤️

[@saineshgajula231]

What about mt25 will launch in india?

[@deekshangree2323]

I go for SUSUKI GIXXER

[@amoseannamalai4506]

KTM has the best engine and class!! On the way to own it soon

[@amoseannamalai4506]

This is the 250 category . If I had the luxury or the means , would have gone for Honda myself. This is a start only. So I think in this segment , this is what we get.

[@mohans428]

@@amoseannamalai4506 ride gixxer and ktm back to back

[@raikantopenny7335]

can we cut the seat of the Svartpilen?

[@prince.t.u2872]

Leoncelli 250??? Not mentioned

[@nalamatichaitanya6963]

Gixxer... I can say

[@PratikThisSide]

Anyway, I'll go with the Gixxer ❤️