All we have a dream of bike rider.Don't know how much of us get that.Nowadays there are so many bikes were available for riding. Suzuki announces a ride bike on earlier of this year.Top selling 4 wheeler manufacturer keeps an eye on the 2
wheeler segment and presented a naked street bike in late 2014 called
Gixxer. The naked one got some clothes over it this time. Yes, it’s the fully faired Suzuki Gixxer SF in the battleground.
Overview
- Suzuki launched the Gixxer SF in India on 7th April, 2015.
- with an attacker price tag of INR 83,439 for the standard model and INR 84,939 for the special edition.
- Being an ultra-affordable offering, the Gixxer SF carries the spirit of the Moto GP racing.
Design & Style
- Gixxer SF shares its headlight design with the elders of Suzuki family, especially the Hayabusa's triangular design.
- An impressive design below 1 lakh is a positive point.
- It's a tough enemy for every 150 cc rival. Whether it’s Yamaha R15 or the Pulsar RS200, Suzuki has targeted every faired bike of each category.Though none of these are direct rivals of Gixxer SF but still we can count all of them as a competition as these are fully-faired bikes and are priced below 1.25 lakhs (ex-showroom price).
Instrument Console
- The Gixxer SF is also equipped with an all-digital instrument console which consists of a speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip meter and a digital fuel gauge.
- The bike is also equipped with a rpm display and a gear indicator.
- Apart from these features, the instrument panel houses other tell-tales like turn signal lights, high beam indicator and neutral light.
Engine & Performance
- The 154.9 cc single cylinder air cooled mill churns out 14.6 Bhp @ 8000 rpm with a torque value of 14 Nm @ 6000 rpm.
- The engine is mated to a 5 speed manual gearbox.
Brakes & Suspension
- The Gixxer SF comes with a 266 mm disc brake at the front and a drum brake at the back in its production version.
- Telescopic suspension at the front works to its best whereas the rear is managed by swing arm mono suspension.
Comfort while Riding
- The wide tyre setup of 100/80-R17 at the front and much wider 140/60-R17 at the rear provides a tension free ride all the time.
Mileage
- The new Gixxer SF expected to return around 42-48 kmpl.
Dimensions & Kerb Weight
- The Length of Gixxer SF is 2050mm, width is 785 mm, height is 1085mm, seat height is 780mm, ground clearance is 160mm and wheelbase is 1330mm. The kerb weight of the bike is 139 kg.
- The fuel tank capacity is 12 litres.
Shades Available
- Gixxer SF is available in 3 shades - Pearl Mirage White, Metallic Triton Blue and Glass Sparkle Black.
- A special edition having the Moto GP touch has also been introduced (based on the Metallic Triton Blue shade).
Ex-showroom Price
- Suzuki has priced the Gixxer SF very aggressively.
- The base model of Gixxer SF is priced at INR 83,439 and the special MotoGP edition is priced at INR 84,939.
Verdict
Everybody knows that Gixxer SF is a stunning masterpiece; the only decision maker at the end was its price and the company has priced the bike perfectly. Though the bike has no direct competition because it is the only fully-faired bike in this price range in India but there are some high-priced bikes which we can count as the rivals of Gixxer SF. These are Yamaha YZF-R15, Honda CBR150R, Hero Karizma ZMR and the most recent one is Bajaj Pulsar RS200.If you feel this post is useful, Don't forget to share..
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