2021 Yamaha FZS 25 vs Suzuki Gixxer 250 - Jap power commuters for the masses | OVERDRIVE
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- čas přidán 7. 07. 2024
- It is commendable how Yamaha has taken a 2017 FZS and made it nicer and relevant for today’s times. On the other hand, we are also impressed at how the Gixxer 250 has built on all the positives of the 155 to become a convincing quarter-litre offering that can take the fight to the more premium end of this segment. So which of these is better? Let’s find out.
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I have been using a fz 25 for 3 years now... The bike is bulletproof... Recently rode a friends gixxer 250 and was blown away by the confidence it provided be it accelerating cornering Or braking... The fz is a great bike a very practical bike but after riding the gixxer it just felt a little crude and unpolished... The fz is a great bike for a newbie but if you are an experienced rider you are gonna appreciate the gixxer a lot more...
Bro milage of this bike
@Hamza Vora bro. How's the ride quality in Gixxer when compared to FZ? I felt it's better in FZ. Did you feel it the same way or is the difference not noticeable? Your opinion could help me choose from one of these.
But u cant tour with pillion on gixer
@@aswinkarthikshanmugam5884 Around 32 in city and 36 on highways... But I ride very hard... Will give better average if ridden sanely...
@@siddharthsamivel3522 yes the fz is more soft but I had tightened the mono shock for better handling and it did feel stiff... You can do the same for gixxer and soften it up a bit...
Gixxer 250 is certainly impressive.
Riding posture in Fz25 feels awkward??? Hearing it for the first time, FZ25 is known for its comfort, watch any other review, Overdrive reviews seems paid ones
Absolutely.. Rider n Pillion Ergonomics is the highlight of the FZ25!!!.. Gixxer is just no match in terms of comfort to the FZ25!!
I have been riding fz150 v1, v2 for 10 years.. riding comfort is great. I don’t remember if I got any back pain as well.. planning to upgrade to 250cc
Nope. I own one.FZ25 white. He is right about the seating. The footpegs are too forward. So inner thighs and tailbone pains after 150km.
Yamaha after 20k price cut is more value for money !!
Its not bro. Just test ride one before you buy. The gixxer is way more refined. The highway cruising for the long tours, the gixxer performs better
Gixxer handling is mind blowing, no other bike comes close to it.
Gixxer 250 is a better option off the two.
But a improvement is needed like instrument cluster upgrade and side stand sensor. Bluetooth is not something i feel necessary.
Yamaha be like : "Kyun... Hila daala na ?" 🔥😎🤘🏻
MT-15 - 1.4 Lakh
RTR200 - 1.34 Lakh (2-Ch ABS)
NS200 - 1.33 Lakh
FZS25 - 1.39 Lakh
FZ25 - 1.34 Lakh
(BS6 Ex-Showroom Prices as on June 1, 2021)
Yamaha has got it right this time ❤️👍🏼
The current price difference between the two is about 45K on road , after the price cut.
Yes puts them in the very different segment altogether.
I will still say the gixxer is better if you are going on tours or rides. It just pulls so good in any gear and is so tractable. If you are only a city user then probably fz is better. Will give you a little more milage and its also a bit slower so city will be better
@@sagnikbiswas8922 i will also choose the Gixxer among these 2. As a CBR250 owner i would like to test the comfort and cruising speed on the SF250...
Gixxer 250 is an absolute wholesome package delivering pure riding experience.
To be honest, I wouldn't shop in the 250 segment, but if i had to, it would be the Gixxer itself. Not a fan of Dominar, I think its better in its 400 avatar than 250.
but bajaj is coming with the pulsar 250 , so its more likely now that 250 segment is coming back since others will try to compete in
I always loved the fz25 till BS6 norms kicked in but after that I find myself getting attracted towards Gixxer250 because Yamaha messed up with price to features ratio as usual, coughing up money for reliability from customers is getting old . They had a chance to give it mt15's instrument console but they didn't give it. I know they can't give it a 6th gear because for that they would have to design a complete new engine and gearbox and that would make the bike expensive. Rather than making 2 FZ25 bikes they could have just given 1 bike with all features needed and offer windshield visor and knuckle guards as accessories. You can charge for accessories later on . Because the fzs 25 is 6000 more than the base variant .And for what LED indicator ,knuckle guards, windshield and golden alloys (which no one asked for).Any practical guy will get the Gixxer250 by paying 10k more . You get proper 250cc for that price with almost all the features you can ask for.
in the real life conditions its the yamaha that shines cause its very easy to ride in traffic situatios of metros like mumbai.also it has a better service network compared to the suzuki.in india a two wheeler is hardly ridden at speeds of 100 plus due to road conditions etc and the yamaha fz25 's engine feels stressed at 110 plus speeds hardly matters.even the riding posture on yamaha is more relaxed compared to the gixxer.anyways good comparo.
Bro milage of the bike
@@aswinkarthikshanmugam5884 approx to 40 or even more if you ride sensibly
i get around 40-42 in city as i usually ride between 40 to 45 kph .out on highways its 75/80 kmph as this seems enough and permissible speed on indian highways.
Hi Bhai, which engine oil using in your bike
Gixxer anytime 👍
A 250 indistinguishable from a 150 will remain the reason of gixxer's dismal sales.
Then KTM would never sale in India😂
I don't know, why people don't purchase this gixxer, just because other will not see this as 250, Come On you are purchasing a bike for yourself, not to show others 🤣
Then Duke and RC are not supposed to sell right ? 😂🤦
U forgot pulsars 😂😂
Yamaha kick started "premium 150cc" while Suzuki entered the segment late. And you know we Indians follow herd mentality
SF 250 because its not much intimidating but sporty. not scary but powerful(just like its naked)
Gixxer is my go to bike in this comparo
Hello... Need your suggestion. Presently am using Xpulse 200 4V. Initially i thought of doing off-roading, tours, highway cruising etc while buying Xpulse. but hard reality is am using it as a city bike for 25 Kms daily commuting. Suspension set-up is excellent and getting 37-39 KMPL mileage in my xpulse. Am thought of changing bike, as xpulse is not that comfortable for city and it is not made for that. My requirements are Daily 30 Kms travel in city, Little power to overtake vehicles in city condition, good economy mileage (atleast 40+ KMPL), Pillion comfort for my mother & wife, good suspension, upright seating position. My usage will be 80% in city and 20% open roads, speed limit will be less than 100 KMPH. I have short listed 3 bikes i.e. FZ 25, Gixxer 250 and Hornet 2.0. Please suggest one amongst as per my requirements.
For the riders like me where accelaration and cornering abilities matters, i wud prefer Gixxer anyday over Fz25 where it only focuses on pillion comfort and mileage(which I wud prefer splendor) !!
Yamaha had killed the Fz series, after some years it will compete with 100cc segment !!
Where did you shoot this?
Gixxer s the most fun to ride bike❤️
Very good report !😀😀
I also have Gixxer sf 250. You feel it's a very powerfull machine when you ride it with a good fuel efficiency. I own this bike from last 3 month. And I will definitely said that the engine provide enough power in every gear. At 1st service I used castrol power 1 ultimate 20w50. After the servicing the engine is very smooth. But I found one cons that is Suzuki may provide a bigger windscreen such as option. That will make bike's aerodynamic more better while riding on highway.
Bro milage of the bike in city and highway
@@aswinkarthikshanmugam5884 Brother I'm getting milage around 30 to 35 in city and highway it will deliver around 40 to 42 kmpl with a decent cruising speed near about 120 to 130 kmph.
My SF250 has a Bit Vibrations after 4500rpm in 3rd and 4th gear sound hmmm and Vibrates engine do you have the same problem? And mileage is also only 30-32in city
Both machine are superb ,like Godzilla vs Kong , but I prefer fz25
Me too
Please upgrade your camera gear. The quality looks like its shot with a mobile phone.
Though the gixxer is great, personally prefer yamaha because of its reliability. Never had even a minor inconvenience of driving an fz for 8 years
Suzuki is more reliable than yamaha
Yamaha and Suzuki both are reliable
For 250cc FZ25 could have given least 24ps power and 6th gear.
Sir, pls tell me about Dominor 250 & yamaha fzs 25 , which is better for 250 segments, i am little bit confused about 2 bikes
Your valuable feedback is more useful to us
If your usage is atleast 50% on highway then Dominar250.. If not FZS25..
Gixxer does need a aerodynamic fly screen ,FZ is made for slightly more practical buyer
Which headlight is better....Gixxer or FZ
Fz is best value for money
After bs6 norms definitely Gixxer , 15-20k extra otr is worth it .
1. Better cooling
2. Better handling
3. More torque and power
4.6 speed gearbox
5. High speed stability.
6.Higher cruise speed on highway .
7.Better brakes .
8.Better instrument console.
9.Better headlight .
10.Better pickup upto 120-130 kmph.
Fz could beat Gixxer in pillion comfort and 15-20k less price only, nothing else ....
Now FZ25 is 42k cheaper than Gixxer250
FZ25 is more VFM now
Plz do comparison between Honda 300f, Gixxer,250
Please compare husky 250 vs duke 250 ....we are confuse
Is fzs 250 is more comfortable then meteor 350
Gixxer wouldn't comfortable for long rides compared to fz.. short wheelbase and steep rake may make it easy to flick in city but you would get tired on highway riding. seats is small so you cant move. if u have pillion rider, forget the long ride.
Do you own a gixxer or had any long rides with the gixxer? How could you say that. Apart from pillion seat comfort that too because of the hard seat it's a bit difficult for the pillion, change the seat and its way better . Ride it to feel it.
Yamaha always king 🤴 yes yamaha
Was waiting for a proper comparison now i decided to stick on with gixer thank you for making my decision easier and you got a new subscriber keep going with the goodwork😊👍.
MT 25?
Don't do that... don't give us hope
Mt 25 are globally launched.
MT25 is a different machine and is very fast machine
I own 2017 fz25 which is a great bike, but now thinking for Gixxer 250
For what?.. 1 extra gear or 6-8kmph higher top speed?.. or 1 sec quicker to 100?..
It doesn't make sense to switch from FZ25 to Gixxer250.. instead you shud be looking at Duke390/ Interceptor 650 for a performance upgrade..
Bro milage of this bike
@@aswinkarthikshanmugam5884 in city I get 37 to 38 km/ l on highway 40 to 42km/ l
@@pravinmurthy it's not about the higher speed or the extra gear... It's the overall experience that gixxer offers... Fz is a great bike I have been using it for 3 years but it feels a little boring/commuterish. I have ridden a gixxer and although it has similar real world performance as the fz you just feel more confident on the gixxer... As for 390 or interceptor they are just not practical enough for me... I think gixxer is better than the fz not because of the speed or performance but simply because of the experience it provides... But yes with the price cut fz is more vfm than gixxer will ever be...
I don't really care about bluetooth connectivity on a motorcycle. I would rather have stuff that matter - led turn indicators with hazard switch, side stand sensor or engine cut off, slipper clutch and so on.
Just bought gixxer250 same colour 💙
Bro milage of this bike
Me too 4months ago
@@aswinkarthikshanmugam5884 bro am using it from a year
Constant speed around 90 gives 40 kmpl easily and 90 to 120 gives around 35 kmpl and above 130 you can expect around 30 to 32. Great bike
Cuando llegaría esta Yamaha en dicha versión a Latinoamérica.
Honestly FZ 25 has unappealing colour just like the Gixxer 250. FZ 25 has outdated Console. Gixxer 250 design isn't more aggressive compared to its 150 sibling. FZ 25 is more suitable for short riders. Overall I like Gixxer 250 because of riding comfort a bit more better features.
For roughly the same price you will get more advanced and more equipped dominar 250 which is the most preferred choice.. if you are ok with the weight of the vehicle then performance and the equipment that it has will make a lot of difference
The one thing Japanese manufacturer does better is in terms of refinement and reliability. So that's +1 from them.
@@divyeshpatel1539 The Domi is KTM 250 derived, and the refinement is matching and gearing is butter smooth
Dominar is a cow in comparison to these light weight machines!!.. Who wants to ferry that additional 23-27kgs!!.. Also adding on is that massive wheelbase n turning radius!.. Dominar is nowhere near these bikes in city maneauvering, parking etc..
@@pravinmurthy Agreed!!
Dominar is only good touring
More weight and those smaller tyres😅..
Put same 150 tyres on gixxer..Fz and dominar and see how gixxer excels in acceleration and fuel economy.
Gixxer the perfect one🔥
Looks good, bravo Yamaha
Very sad that dominor 250 has not been present
Why ? Its the heaviest of the two. In fact probably the heaviest 250cc bike in the world.
@@brendonfernandes2877 😂😂😂 on steroids
The reliable Bike is Fzs250 b6.A bike for all roads.
is he reviewer or salesman from suzuki showroom?
I bought the Gixxer 250 last Nov, over the Yamaha 250s and Dominar 250, the Yamaha seemed under powered for a 250, looks stunning tho, Dominar wasnt even available for test rides unless you booked it, plus having ridden D400 first gen a bit I knew it was too heavy for me.
Test rode the Gixxer, suited my style. Went along with it, low power figures for the Yamaha left me too unimpressed to even test ride it. Dominar wasnt going to cut it, I considered the 400 too, but that was too heavy and clumsy for city use for me.
don't look at the numbers bro.....FZ is as impressive as any other 250s in the segment. Just look at those performance no:s. But the only downside is 5 speed transmission.
@@vajosephjoseph4703 true, but still FZ didnt make the cut for me, doesn't mean its not good
What's your review now , I want to buy between fzs and gixxer
@@stundown Im happy with Gixxer, brakes are sharp, mileage I don't care much, never measured, power is more than enough, easy to handle in traffic, it heats up, but it is not that hot, even in shorts or light pants, handling is good, only issue is Suzuki after sales, you really have to run after Suzuki dealer to get issues fixed, at least here in my city.
One more thing is matte paint, have to very careful because you cant get it polished, so I have to very very careful otherwise scratches get picked up easier than glossy finish.
@@arnavchandrabajpai After 4500rpm the Vibrations kick in and Sounds hmmm??
Nice
Fz 25 is a mood spoiler as the previous headlamp unit on this machine looked much more sharp And edgy rather that this BHADDA looking headlamp unit. I don't understand how this headlamp unit looks better than the previous one.
Is Gixxer 250 rideable fr someone with a height of 5'2-5'3 ?
Quite tough
Why extra point for Gixxer in features...and also for Ride as well. both have similar features as well as ride comfort .......Real Score FZ - 79 ...Gixxer - 80
Gixxer has gear position indicator and wider tyres
@@tarun_M1710 FZ HAS AVG N REAL TIME EFFICIENCY DISP. N FZ TYRES GOT MORE PROFILE THAN GIXXERS.BETTER COMFORT.
@@vajosephjoseph4703
1 . The meter console looks like a cheap Calculator or reminds us childhood video games memory
😆😂.
2 . I think u never ever ride any 150 GIXXEY till date, that's why try 2 pretend that Yammie is d best 1 over Suz but in reality every1 knows d ultimate truth & Overdrive's verdict also shared their precious thoughts .
It's better 2 buy Pulsar 220/Apache 200 over fz/fzs 250 anyday❤️♥️
@@abhishekchatterjee8730 Sorry bro I didnt claim fz is better than gixxer . if u check my score poperly u ll see..I just try to provide the score fz deserved.....and lastly just think with 6hp less than gixxer fz was able to achieve a similar performance , then what will be the performance if the fz had similar nos to gixxer.....
@@vajosephjoseph4703
All YAM series bikes r great on standstill to Initial & initial to just touch the midrange but afterthat its performance like fade away (except of @ll R series), I'm also a owner of FZS250 & I felt that very densely, don't know what's the real problem of D's m/c, may be their 4stroke r like almost 2stroke like feel in terms of initial performance, recently I bought GIXXEY250 D's blue livery naked 250, man it's civilised compared to FZS250 but when u hit d midrange to the higher revs & top end also it screams, top gear roll on r far superior & linear compared to FZS250.
Suz is almost 5.6ps more in terms of power but per litre=kms r more on Suz compared to Yam, headlight illuminations & throw at dark night is far better, cornering entry & exit also but Yam doesn't make same level of handling, only little bit comfy than Suz, SUSPENSIONS wise Suz is well balanced & little bit stiff but Yam is soft & wallowed, if you try to hard on corner entry & exit it's full body shakes & tyres r bit laid down cz doesn't make same level of confidence.
Being A Yam lover I've to admit overall Suz make D's time a way better to ride hard motorcycle
Now, I'm also a Suz lover.
Writing Points & Giving Numbering r like GIMIC Blessings type but The Manly things r like how u internally feel & what should outcome from your facial xpressions after riding those m/c'$ back 2 back 😉😑😉
FZ is odd and Gixxer better ergonomics ?? seriously?
Suzuki 🔥
Gixxer 250sf
Bro milage of the bike in city and highway
Yamaha fzs25 is the best
GIXXER 250 IS THE BETTER 250,DUKE 250 THE BEST . I HAVE A VIDEO ON IT
Gixxer is way better. The front styling of the yamaha looks like an aftermarket setup. Gixxer looks and feels more premium.
My frd yamaha always nic bike making u don't no
@@praveenbhandary9215 okay my friend you are comparing manufacturers not motorcycles. When I compare these two motorcycles Gixxer comes on top.
I have gixxer 250.cluth leber Tait hai. Jada traffic me dikt deta hai
Bro milage of the bike in city and highway
FZ25
This is not Gixxer 250 vs fzs 25 it's the review of gixxer 250 bs6 bol Dona ki fzs 25 kharabh puri video banane ki kya zaroorat thi
FZ25 anyday everyday
The ride quality is better in FZ than Gixxer.
Surely paid review by Suzuki
I own a gixxer 250. And its clearly a winner against the fz250. Even the fz owners accept it. Fz is not even close to gixxer. Only advantage is that the yamaha service is better than gixxer.
Daminor250 best...
My Gixxer gives mileage of 30-35 ( in city) and 35-40 ( on highway).
BS4?
@@akashjb3304 no bro. It’s BS6
worse rear brake in gixxer 250
You can adjust ur breaks
Hate the new FZ’s look , but gixxer too looks meh 😒. Rather its sibling Gixxer SF looks much better
👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Gixxer any day anywhere
Gixxer250 > FZ25 = slightly better build quality, slightly better acceleration & top speed, better handler, better features..
FZ25 > Gixxer250 = Better ride quality, better Rider & Pillion Ergonomics & better overall comfort, costs 20K cheaper on road, better after sales service..
Gixxer250 costs 2.19 Lacs on road Bangalore while FZ25 costs 1.99 Lacs on road Bangalore..
Are there any rusting issues in Gixxer?
I bought gixxy 250 2021 for 1.79 on road tamilnadu
@@AshishSharma1017 Hahahahaha FZ25 beat Gixxer 250 in 0 to 60 drag.
@@AshishSharma1017 then why is there a comparison here!?.. why is it being said that bikes are close overall!?.. Your fanboy ship isn't acceptable..
@@AshishSharma1017 Then why you want to compare 250 with 150. 👎
Ns125 review
This seems way too much like a paid review imo
Fz25 looks chapri. I'd rather buy mt15 when the dual channel abs lqunches shortly.
🤣mt 15 sold till it was out of stock now it looks chapri
@@karthikdeverkonda01 😂😂😂
Fz looks ugly, but comfortable for pillion. Gixxer you can corner and pull around in traffic better.
Gixxer anyday over the fz25
Gixxer. FZ25 is now the past.
F25 is an insult to power commuters 😀
suzuki paid review undoubtedly !!!!
U r d 📸 person,😂🤣 LOL 😝