Suzuki Gixxer reaches dealerships; Exclusive images inside

The anticipating naked sport motorcycle- Suzuki Gixxer has reached at some of the Suzuki dealerships in India, however most of them are not exhibiting it. The bike is expected to be launched by the end of this month (August-2014). The company has officially started the bookings for the bike and its on-road cost is said to be around Rs. 81,000, which means that the ex-showroom pricing will be near its rival- the new Yamaha FZ Version 2.0.

Suzuki Gixxer was unveiled in January 2014 and exhibited in the 12th Indian Auto Expo in February 2014. The company doesn't revealed engine specifications of the bike that time, however, now we have all the details of this upcoming streetfighter. Bolted on a single down-tube frame, Gixxer gets the lightest 154.9cc, air-cooled motor with SEP (Suzuki Eco Performance) technology.

The all new SEP engine ensures optimum performance even with a carburetor type fuel system. Mated with a 5-speed transmission, it delivers 14.64bhp of maximum power at 8,000rpm along with a peak torque of 14Nm at 6,000rpm. For better traction and grip on the road, Gixxer comes with meaty 140/60 radial and 100/80 tubeless tyres at the rear and the front respectively.

Braking of the Suzuki Gixxer is satisfactory with a front disc and rear drum type braking system. Suspension system combines telescopic front forks and a mono-shock with swin-arm arrangement at the rear. Enhancing the aggression in the machine is its naked sport styling with a masculine fuel tank, bold headlamp, countered seat, LED tail lamp and minimalized body work. Rear side of the bike is said to be inspired by the GSX series of the company and most attractive features of this bike are its 3-split-spoke alloys, sporty 2-in-1 exhaust and fully digital instrumentation.