The Suzuki Gixxer comes at a time when it is a do or die situation for the brand in the motorcycle segment
A very potent product, the Suzuki Gixxer has all it takes to be termed as best-in-class
After a failed attempt with the GS150R, the Suzuki Gixxer will surely bring in more customers
Primary competition for the Gixxer is the Yamaha FZ V2.0
Striking design language makes it distinct amongst competition
Suzuki has given plenty of iconic motorcycles to India before such as the Shogun, Samurai & Fiero
Suzuki has played it well by naming the bike as Gixxer, bringing down a higher displacement performance halo over a 150cc motorcycle
But it is not just the name, the Gixxer packs a lot of punch for the segment in every aspect and after a long time did we have so much fun in this category of motorcycles
Front end of the bike looks average, all down to the ordinary looking headlamp
Side profile reveals a lot of progressive crease lines, which add a lot to the character of the bike
The rear end will never be mistaken for any other motorcycle, such is the design language
Look how plain Jane the front end looks
Top view, from the rear end
We wish Suzuki played a little more with the front end design, this isn't bad, but not great either
Clear lens headlamp with a pilot lamp located at the chin
Small, black plastic-finished wind deflector covers the instrument cluster
Amber lens for the turn indicators
Full digital instrument cluster is a little cluttered. Gets red backlit.
A very ergonomic key, while twisting it
LHS controls switches
RHS controls switches
Rear view mirrors fell short of providing a good viewing range
Carbon fibre like design on the rear view mirrors
Sculpted tank is the highlight on the Suzuki Gixxer
Only the Yamaha FZ comes close in terms of the fuel tank design
Fibre tank will be easy & cheaper to replace
Silver coloured fuel filler cap
Gixxer decal on the floating cowls
Single disc brake mounted on the 3 bi-spoke black alloy wheels and the telescopic front fork also painted in black
155cc, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, air-cooled, SOHC, 2-valve petrol motor producing 14.6 BHP of power @ 8,000 RPM and 14 Nm of torque @ 6,000 RPM
Look at the carbon fibre like detailing on the chain sprocket case