Find out if the RC200 is able to beat its more powerful fully-faired Japanese rival in this drag race battle
The Suzuki Gixxr SF 250 needs no introduction. It is a powerful fully-faired contender in the 250cc space that offers an impressive ride and handling and a powerful engine. The Gixxer SF 250 gets some competition from the KTM RC200 which offers almost the same amount of power and torque.
In this video by Vairagi Motovlogs, watch the Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 takes on the KTM RC 200 in a high-performance drag race video. Which fully-faired sportsbike do you think shall win this drag race battle.
The Contenders
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The Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 uses a 249 cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled, four-stroke, fuel-injected engine. The unit paired with a six-speed gearbox produces about 26.5 PS of peak power at 9,300 rpm and 22.2 Nm of peak torque at 7,300 rpm.
The 2022 KTM RC 200 features a 199.5cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine. The unit paired with a 6-speed gearbox produces about 25 PS of maximum power at 10,000 RPM and 19.5 Nm of peak torque at 8,000 RPM.
Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 VS KTM RC 200: Drag Race
Round one
In this video, you can watch the Gixxer SF 250 rivaling the KTM RC 200 in a high-performance drag race video
Both the riders launched their motorcycles perfectly toward the start of the race. The Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 offers better initial acceleration, and thus it managed to beat the RC 200 and take the first spot. But the RC 200 failed to come anywhere close to the RC200 during the whole race. The Gixxer SF 250 won the first round with flying colours.
Round two
But it seems like the Gixxer has finally met its match
The riders swap their motorcycles before the second drag race attempt to keep things fair. Both the rider launches their motorcycles perfectly toward the start of the race. The Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 once again took the first spot because of better initial acceleration. Surprisingly! The Gixxer SF250 managed to maintain its position almost throughout the race. The RC 200 gave the SF250 a tough time but failed to beat the Gixxer SF250 on the second attempt.
Conclusion
Where The Gixxer SF 250 won every battle with flying colours
The Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 won the drag race with flying colours.
The Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 generates more power and torque than its rival the KTM RC 200. The Japanese contender also offers better initial acceleration and a strong mid-range than its rival in this which helped it win this drag race battle.
Disclaimer **This video is for entertainment purposes only. TopSpeed India does not endorse or encourage racing on public roads.
To see the bikes in action, check out the video below:
Keyword: Battle Of Fully Faired Sub 300cc Sportbikes: Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 VS KTM RC 200