Motorstar Xplorer Z250 R vs Suzuki Gixxer SF 250
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Motorstar Xplorer Z250 R and the Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Eastworld Motor Industries Corporation (EMIC) and Suzuki Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Suzuki Philippines, via mc.suzuki.com.ph.
Suzuki Gixxer SF 250
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱192,900
- Est. monthly
- ₱8,037
How they differ
- The Motorstar Xplorer Z250 R is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱130,000, which is ₱62,900 (33%) below the Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 at ₱192,900.
- On installment at our default terms, the Xplorer Z250 R is estimated at ₱5,417 a month against ₱8,037 for the Gixxer SF 250, a difference of ₱2,620 a month.
- The Gixxer SF 250 makes more power (26.5 PS against 25.2 PS for the Xplorer Z250 R).
- The Gixxer SF 250 has the larger engine (249 cc against 223 cc for the Xplorer Z250 R).
- The Xplorer Z250 R is the heavier bike (175 kg against 161 kg for the Gixxer SF 250).
- The Xplorer Z250 R carries more fuel (16 L against 12 L for the Gixxer SF 250).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Motorstar Xplorer Z250 RStandard, ₱130,000 | Suzuki Gixxer SF 250Standard, ₱192,900 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 4-stroke, single-cylinder, OHC | 4-stroke, 1-cylinder, SOHC, 4-valve |
| Displacement (differs) | 223 cc | 249 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 25.2 PS | 26.5 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 9000 rpm | 9300 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 22.5 Nm | 22.6 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | n/a | 7500 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Carburetor | Fuel injection |
| Cooling (differs) | Air-cooled | Oil-cooled |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Fuel economy (differs) | n/a | 36.6 km/L |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed manual, 1-down 5-up | 6-speed constant mesh |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2130 mm | 2010 mm |
| Width (differs) | 868 mm | 740 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1260 mm | 1035 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1400 mm | 1345 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | n/a | 800 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 210 mm | 165 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 175 kg | 161 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 16 L | 12 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Upside-down telescopic fork | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Monoshock | Swing arm, coil spring, oil damped, spring pre-load |
| Front brake | Disc | Disc |
| Rear brake | Disc | Disc |
| Front tyre (differs) | n/a | 110/70-17 M/C 54S, tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 140/60-17 | 150/60R-17 M/C 66S, tubeless |
| Frame (differs) | Reinforced cradle | n/a |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | n/a | Dual-channel ABS |
| Features | ||
| Headlight (differs) | Halogen | LED |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | 7-step adjustable rear suspension, dual-outlet muffler |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | n/a | 3 years from purchase by the first owner or 30,000 km, whichever comes first |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.