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Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 Flex Fuel vs Honda CB 500 S

Complete specifications comparison to help you choose

Motorcycle Comparison
Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 Flex Fuel

Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 Flex Fuel

৳430,000,470,000
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Honda CB 500 S

Honda CB 500 S

৳195,560,205,560
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Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 Flex Fuel vs Honda CB 500 S - Detailed Analysis

🏍️ Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 Flex Fuel vs Honda CB 500 S - Complete Comparison Guide 2025

Deciding between the Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 Flex Fuel and Honda CB 500 S? This comprehensive comparison covers everything you need to know to make the right choice for your motorcycle needs in Bangladesh.

💰 Price Comparison Bangladesh 2025

The Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 Flex Fuel is priced at 430,000,470,000 BDT while the Honda CB 500 S costs 195,560,205,560 BDT. The Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 Flex Fuel is 234,440,264,440 BDT more expensive. Both bikes offer excellent value in their respective segments.

🔧 Technical Specifications

The Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 Flex Fuel features a N/Acc engine from Suzuki, making it a strong contender in the Sports Bike category. The Honda CB 500 S comes with a N/Acc engine from Honda, positioning it well in the Street Bike segment.

⚡ Key Comparison Points

  • Brand Reputation: Suzuki vs Honda - Both established names in Bangladesh
  • Engine Capacity: N/Acc vs N/Acc
  • Price Point: 430,000,470,000 BDT vs 195,560,205,560 BDT
  • Bike Category: Sports Bike vs Street Bike
  • Target Market: Different riding preferences and budgets

🎯 Which Motorcycle to Choose?

Choose Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 Flex Fuel if you prefer Suzuki's engineering, Sports Bike characteristics, and the 430,000,470,000 BDT price point suits your budget.

Choose Honda CB 500 S if Honda's reputation, Street Bike features, and 195,560,205,560 BDT pricing align better with your requirements.

🏆 Final Recommendation

Both motorcycles have strong dealer networks in Bangladesh. Consider test riding both bikes before making your final decision. Factor in after-sales service, spare parts availability, and fuel efficiency based on your specific usage pattern.

💡 Expert Tip: Visit authorized dealers in Dhaka, Chittagong, or your local area to experience both bikes firsthand and negotiate the best price including insurance and registration.

Complete Specifications Comparison

Basic Information

Engine Type
4-Stroke, 1-Cylinder, Oil Cooled
4-stroke, DOHC, Parallel Twin
Engine Type
4-Stroke, 1-Cylinder, Oil Cooled
4-stroke, DOHC, Parallel Twin
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Transmission Type
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
Transmission Type
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
Clutch Type
Wet, multi-plate
Wet, Multiplate
Clutch Type
Wet, multi-plate
Wet, Multiplate
Drive Type
Chain
Chain
Drive Type
Chain
Chain
Brand
Suzuki
Honda
Brand
Suzuki
Honda
Model
Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 Flex Fuel
Honda CB 500 S
Model
Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 Flex Fuel
Honda CB 500 S
Bike Name
Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 Flex Fuel
Honda CB 500 S
Bike Name
Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 Flex Fuel
Honda CB 500 S
Model Year
2025
2001
Model Year
2025
2001
Category/Type
Sports Bike
Street Bike
Category/Type
Sports Bike
Street Bike
Country of Origin
India
Japan
Country of Origin
India
Japan
Assembly Location
India
Europe
Assembly Location
India
Europe
Status
Available (imported)
Discontinued/Used Only
Status
Available (imported)
Discontinued/Used Only
Colors Available
Metallic Matte Black, Metallic Triton Blue, Metallic Matte Stellar Blue
Blue, Red, Black (varies by batch)
Colors Available
Metallic Matte Black, Metallic Triton Blue, Metallic Matte Stellar Blue
Blue, Red, Black (varies by batch)
Battery Type
Maintenance-free lead-acid
Lead Acid
Battery Type
Maintenance-free lead-acid
Lead Acid
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Seat Type
Split
Split
Seat Type
Split
Split
Handle Type
Clip-on
Standard
Handle Type
Clip-on
Standard
Frame Type
Steel tubular
Steel Diamond
Frame Type
Steel tubular
Steel Diamond
Swingarm Type
Mono-shock
Steel
Swingarm Type
Mono-shock
Steel

Engine & Performance

Displacement (cc)
249.0
500.0
Displacement (cc)
249.0
500.0
Maximum Power
27.90
56.00
Maximum Power
27.90
56.00
Maximum Torque
22.20
46.00
Maximum Torque
22.20
46.00
Peak Power
27.9 HP
56 HP
Peak Power
27.9 HP
56 HP
Number of Cylinders
1
2
Number of Cylinders
1
2
Valve Configuration
SOHC, 4 valves/cyl
DOHC
Valve Configuration
SOHC, 4 valves/cyl
DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Bore
76.0
73.0
Bore
76.0
73.0
Stroke
54.9
59.5
Stroke
54.9
59.5
Bore x Stroke
76 mm x 54.9 mm
73 mm x 59.5 mm
Bore x Stroke
76 mm x 54.9 mm
73 mm x 59.5 mm
Compression Ratio
10.7:1
9.0:1
Compression Ratio
10.7:1
9.0:1
Cooling System
Oil Cooled
Liquid-cooled
Cooling System
Oil Cooled
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Supply System
Fuel Injection
Carburetor
Fuel Supply System
Fuel Injection
Carburetor
Ignition System
Electronic
CDI
Ignition System
Electronic
CDI
Engine Layout
Single cylinder, SOHC
Parallel Twin
Engine Layout
Single cylinder, SOHC
Parallel Twin
Engine Oil Grade
10W-40 (recommended)
10W40
Engine Oil Grade
10W-40 (recommended)
10W40
Valve Adjustment Interval
10000
20000
Valve Adjustment Interval
10000
20000
Starting System
Electric
Electric
Starting System
Electric
Electric
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Power-to-Weight Ratio
0.17 HP/kg
0.316
Power-to-Weight Ratio
0.17 HP/kg
0.316
Power Consumption
N/A
N/A
Power Consumption
N/A
N/A
Motor Power
N/A
N/A
Motor Power
N/A
N/A
Emission Standard
BS6-2.0 / Euro 5
Euro 2 (period correct)
Emission Standard
BS6-2.0 / Euro 5
Euro 2 (period correct)
Battery Power
N/A
N/A
Battery Power
N/A
N/A
Power Mode Indicator
Yes
No
Power Mode Indicator
Yes
No

Fuel & Mileage

Engine Oil Capacity
1.5
3.0
Engine Oil Capacity
1.5
3.0
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.0
18.0
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.0
18.0
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Average Mileage
32.0
20.0
Average Mileage
32.0
20.0
Mileage City
32
20
Mileage City
32
20
Mileage Highway
38
25
Mileage Highway
38
25
Load Capacity
150
180
Load Capacity
150
180
Battery Capacity
125.0
128.0
Battery Capacity
125.0
128.0
Range
420+ km (real-world, est.)
350–400 km (full tank, est.)
Range
420+ km (real-world, est.)
350–400 km (full tank, est.)
Range Indicator
Yes
No
Range Indicator
Yes
No
Range Per Charge (Eco)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Eco)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Normal)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Normal)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Sport)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Sport)
N/A
N/A
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
No
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
No

Performance & Speed

Top Speed
150
150
Top Speed
150
150
Acceleration (0-60)
~3.5 sec (estimated)
~3.0 sec (est.)
Acceleration (0-60)
~3.5 sec (estimated)
~3.0 sec (est.)
Acceleration (0-100)
~8.0 sec (estimated)
~5.5 sec (est.)
Acceleration (0-100)
~8.0 sec (estimated)
~5.5 sec (est.)
Quick Shifter
No
No
Quick Shifter
No
No
Launch Control
No
No
Launch Control
No
No
Traction Control
No
No
Traction Control
No
No

Transmission & Drive

Number of Gears
6
6
Number of Gears
6
6
Gear Pattern
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Gear Pattern
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Gear Ratios
6-speed manual
6-speed
Gear Ratios
6-speed manual
6-speed
Primary Drive
Chain
Chain
Primary Drive
Chain
Chain
Final Drive
Chain
Chain
Final Drive
Chain
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
O-ring chain
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
O-ring chain
Chain
Chain/Belt Life
20000
2000030000
Chain/Belt Life
20000
2000030000

Dimensions & Weight

Overall Length
2010
2150
Overall Length
2010
2150
Overall Width
740
780
Overall Width
740
780
Overall Height
1035
1120
Overall Height
1035
1120
Wheelbase
1345
1430
Wheelbase
1345
1430
Ground Clearance
165
150
Ground Clearance
165
150
Seat Height
800
775
Seat Height
800
775
Step-up Seat Height
N/A
N/A
Step-up Seat Height
N/A
N/A
Kerb Weight
163.0
177.0
Kerb Weight
163.0
177.0
Gross Weight
163
N/A
Gross Weight
163
N/A
Battery Weight
~2 kg
~2.5 kg (est.)
Battery Weight
~2 kg
~2.5 kg (est.)

Brakes & Safety

Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Front Brake Size
300.0
296.0
Front Brake Size
300.0
296.0
Rear Brake Size
220.0
240.0
Rear Brake Size
220.0
240.0
ABS Type
Dual Channel ABS
No
ABS Type
Dual Channel ABS
No
Brake Pad Life
1000015000
1000015000
Brake Pad Life
1000015000
1000015000
Braking Distance
~38 m (from 100 km/h, est.)
~40 m (100–0 km/h, est.)
Braking Distance
~38 m (from 100 km/h, est.)
~40 m (100–0 km/h, est.)
Regenerative Braking
N/A
N/A
Regenerative Braking
N/A
N/A
Anti-Theft System
No
No
Anti-Theft System
No
No
Central Lock
No
No
Central Lock
No
No
Remote Lock
No
No
Remote Lock
No
No
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes

Suspension & Handling

Front Suspension Type
Telescopic
Telescopic
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic
Telescopic
Rear Suspension Type
Swingarm (mono-shock)
Twin shock
Rear Suspension Type
Swingarm (mono-shock)
Twin shock
Front Suspension Travel
N/A
120.0
Front Suspension Travel
N/A
120.0
Rear Suspension Travel
N/A
120.0
Rear Suspension Travel
N/A
120.0
Adjustable Controls
No
No
Adjustable Controls
No
No
Climbing Ability
N/A
N/A
Climbing Ability
N/A
N/A

Wheels & Tires

Front Tyre Size
110/70-17, tubeless
110/80-17
Front Tyre Size
110/70-17, tubeless
110/80-17
Rear Tyre Size
150/60-17, tubeless
130/70-17
Rear Tyre Size
150/60-17, tubeless
130/70-17
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Tyre Brand
MRF (varies)
Varies (imported)
Tyre Brand
MRF (varies)
Varies (imported)
Tyre Life
1200015000
1200015000
Tyre Life
1200015000
1200015000
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Wheel Material
Alloy
Alloy
Wheel Material
Alloy
Alloy

Electrical & Battery

Motor Efficiency
N/A
N/A
Motor Efficiency
N/A
N/A
Motor Life
N/A
N/A
Motor Life
N/A
N/A
Motor Placement
N/A
N/A
Motor Placement
N/A
N/A
Motor Controller
N/A
N/A
Motor Controller
N/A
N/A
Controller Voltage
N/A
N/A
Controller Voltage
N/A
N/A
Controller Life
N/A
N/A
Controller Life
N/A
N/A
Battery Voltage
12.0
12.0
Battery Voltage
12.0
12.0
Battery Rating
12V, 5Ah
12V, 8Ah
Battery Rating
12V, 5Ah
12V, 8Ah
Battery Life
23
23
Battery Life
23
23
Battery Warranty
1 year (typical)
1 year (typical)
Battery Warranty
1 year (typical)
1 year (typical)
Battery Removable
Yes
Yes
Battery Removable
Yes
Yes
Battery Replacement Cost
20003000
30004000
Battery Replacement Cost
20003000
30004000
Battery Health Check
No
No
Battery Health Check
No
No
Battery Life Indicator
Yes
No
Battery Life Indicator
Yes
No
Battery Management System
Yes
N/A
Battery Management System
Yes
N/A
Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Charging Port
USB (optional)
N/A
Charging Port
USB (optional)
N/A
Charging Input
N/A
N/A
Charging Input
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
N/A
N/A
USB Charging
Optional
No
USB Charging
Optional
No

Lighting & Display

Error Code Display
Yes
No
Error Code Display
Yes
No
Headlight Type
LED
Halogen
Headlight Type
LED
Halogen
Tail Light Type
LED
Bulb
Tail Light Type
LED
Bulb
Turn Signal Type
LED
Bulb
Turn Signal Type
LED
Bulb
DRL
Yes (LED)
No
DRL
Yes (LED)
No
Hazard Light
Yes
No
Hazard Light
Yes
No
Display Type
Digital (LCD)
Analogue
Display Type
Digital (LCD)
Analogue
Speedometer Type
Digital
Analogue
Speedometer Type
Digital
Analogue
Odometer Type
Digital
Analogue
Odometer Type
Digital
Analogue
Tachometer Type
Digital
Analogue
Tachometer Type
Digital
Analogue
Fuel Gauge Type
Digital
Analogue
Fuel Gauge Type
Digital
Analogue
Clock
Yes
No
Clock
Yes
No
Pass Light Switch
Yes
Yes
Pass Light Switch
Yes
Yes
Side Stand Indicator
Yes
No
Side Stand Indicator
Yes
No

Technology & Features

Trip Meter
Digital
Analogue
Trip Meter
Digital
Analogue
Mobile Connectivity
Yes (Suzuki Ride Connect)
No
Mobile Connectivity
Yes (Suzuki Ride Connect)
No
Bluetooth Features
Yes (Suzuki Ride Connect)
No
Bluetooth Features
Yes (Suzuki Ride Connect)
No
Navigation
Yes (Suzuki Ride Connect)
No
Navigation
Yes (Suzuki Ride Connect)
No
Riding Modes
No
No
Riding Modes
No
No
Parking Mode
No
No
Parking Mode
No
No
Reverse Mode
No
No
Reverse Mode
No
No

Comfort & Ergonomics

Wind Protection
Full fairing, visor
Small front fairing
Wind Protection
Full fairing, visor
Small front fairing
Pillion Seat
Yes (split)
Yes
Pillion Seat
Yes (split)
Yes
Pillion Footrest
Yes
Yes
Pillion Footrest
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rails
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rails
Yes
Yes
Footpeg Position
Sporty
Standard
Footpeg Position
Sporty
Standard
Storage Compartments
No
No
Storage Compartments
No
No
Under Seat Storage
No
No
Under Seat Storage
No
No

Pricing & Availability

Ex-showroom Price
N/A
N/A
Ex-showroom Price
N/A
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
Regular Price
৳430,000,470,000
৳195,560,205,560
Regular Price
৳430,000,470,000
৳195,560,205,560
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Registration Cost
2000030000
1000012000
Registration Cost
2000030000
1000012000
Insurance Cost
2000030000
1000015000
Insurance Cost
2000030000
1000015000
EMI Options
Dealer dependent
No
EMI Options
Dealer dependent
No
Distributor/Seller
Rancon Motor Bikes Ltd. (expected)
Used importers/secondhand market
Distributor/Seller
Rancon Motor Bikes Ltd. (expected)
Used importers/secondhand market
Service Cost
N/A
20003000
Service Cost
N/A
20003000
Running Cost
2–2.5 BDT/km (est.)
Moderate
Running Cost
2–2.5 BDT/km (est.)
Moderate

Service & Maintenance

Air Filter Service Interval
10,000 km (typical)
12,000 km (est.)
Air Filter Service Interval
10,000 km (typical)
12,000 km (est.)
Service Reminder
Yes
No
Service Reminder
Yes
No
Spare Parts Availability
Good (Suzuki network)
Limited (import only)
Spare Parts Availability
Good (Suzuki network)
Limited (import only)
Service Intervals
10000
5000
Service Intervals
10000
5000
Warranty Terms
2 years/unlimited km (expected)
N/A (used only)
Warranty Terms
2 years/unlimited km (expected)
N/A (used only)