Suzuki Gixxer Sf 250 vs Indian Chief Dark Horse

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

249 cc
1890 cc

Valvetrain

4 Valves/Cyl
–

Cooling

Oil Cooled
Air Cooled

Engine Type

1 cylinder
2 cylinder

Max Engine Power

26.13 bhp @ 9300 rpm
–

Max Engine Torque

22.2 Nm @ 7300 rpm
156 Nm @ 3300 rpm

Bore

76 mm
103.2 mm

Stroke

54.9 mm
113 mm

Spark Plugs

1 Per Cylinder
–

Number of Gears

6
6

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Clutch

Wet Multiplate
Wet, Multi-Plate

Fueling

–
Fuel Injection

Aspiration

–
Naturally Aspirated

Reverse gear

–

Gearbox Type

–
6 Speed Transmission

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

12 L
15.1 L

Official Fuel Economy

35 kmpl
14 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

41.31 kmpl
–

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

45.65 kmpl
–

Reserve Fuel Capacity

2.4 L
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Top Speed

150 kph
–

User Reported Mileage

36.16 kmpl
–

0-60kph

3.69 sec
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0-100kph

8.58 sec
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60-0kph

18.3 m
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0-80kph

5.69 sec
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0-40kph

2.17 sec
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Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Diamond
Steel Welded Tube Frame

Chassis type

Diamond
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Front Suspension Type

Telescopic
Telescopic Fork

Rear Suspension Type

Monoshock
Dual Shocks w/ adjustable preload

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Type

Alloy
Alloy

Wheel Construction

Alloy
Cast Aluminium

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Front Tyre Size

110/70 - R17
130/60B19

Rear Tyre Size

150/60 - R17
180/65B16

Calliper Type

Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston
4 piston front, 2 piston rear

Front Wheel Size

17 inch
19 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
16 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

300 mm
300 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Size

220 mm
300 mm

Electronic suspension

–

Tyre make and model

–
Metzeler CruiseTec

Front Disc/Drum Size

–
300 mm

Rear Disc/Drum Size

–
300 mm

Wheel Size

–
Front - 19 inch, Rear - 16 inch

Brake type

–
Front - Disc, Rear - Disc

Dimensions

Length

2010 mm
2286 mm

Width

740 mm
922 mm

Height

1035 mm
1253 mm

Wheelbase

1345 mm
1626 mm

Seat height

800 mm
662 mm

Ground Clearance

165 mm
125 mm

Kerb Weight

161 kg
304 kg

Safety

Hazard lights

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual channel
Dual channel

Traction control

Cornering ABS

–

Side-stand engine cut-off

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Features

Quickshifter

–

Low Oil Indicator

–

Navigation

Odometer

Pass-light switch

Pillion Backrest

Pillion Footrest

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Seat

No. of Tripmeters

2
–

Shift Light

–

Stand Alarm

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Stepped Seat

Tripmeter

Tripmeters Type

Digital
–

Turn Signal

Daytime Running Lights

Antilock Braking System

Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS

Battery

Maintenance free, 12V 6Ah
12 Volt, 18 amp/hour, 310 CCA, Sealed Glass Mat

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Clock

Cruise Control

Digital Fuel Guage

Electric Start

Engine-kill switch

Headlamp Type

LED
LED

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Low Battery Indicator

–

Self-cancelling indicators

–

Underseat storage light

–

Audio System

–

USB Charging Port

–

Charging Socket

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Riding Modes

–

Keyless Lock

–

Keyless Start

–

Hill-hold Assist

–

Heated Grips

–

Heated Seat

–

Luggage Panniers

–

Instrumentation

Gear Indicator

Service due indicator

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

Tachometer

Tachometer Type

Digital
Digital

Touchscreen

–

Trip Meter

Instrument console

Digital
Digital

Average Speed

–

TFT colour Instrument cluster

–

Fuel gauge

–

Ambient temperature gauge

–

Speedometer

–
Digital