Suzuki Gixxer SF

The Gixxer SF BS6 gets a 155cc air-cooled and fuel-injected motor. This BS6-compliant mill puts out 13.6PS at 8000rpm and 13.8Nm at 6000rpm. That is 0.3PS and 0.4Nm less than the BS4 Suzuki Gixxer SF. Kerb weight is also up by 2kg so expect a drop in performance. The Gixxer SF BS6 continues to feature a 5-speed gearbox. The Gixxer SF shares its tubular diamond frame with the larger Gixxer SF 250. It is more rigid than the first-gen model but is heavier as well since it uses thicker pipes. The clip-on handlebars and split-seat setup also lend the bike a more aggressive seating position. Suspension setup includes 41mm telescopic forks and preload-adjustable monoshock. Braking is via disc brakes at both ends with single-channel ABS. It is one of the few bikes in its segment that sport a larger 140-section rear tyre.

The generational update makes the Suzuki Gixxer SF BS6 look more premium and sportier than before. It gets edgier styling, clip-on handlebars and a split seat to complete the effect. The Suzuki Gixxer SF BS6 has impressive quality and fit and finish levels. It comes in three colours: Glass Sparkle Black, Metallic Sonic Silver and a Metallic Triton Blue paint scheme with MotoGP livery that costs a bit more than the other two.

The Suzuki Gixxer SF BS6 gets an LED headlamp, LED tail lamp and bulb turn indicators. The digital instrument console has been updated and is easier to read now. It includes the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, gear position indicator, odometer and tripmeters.

The Suzuki Gixxer SF BS6 does not have a direct rival. A faired motorcycle that comes close price-wise is the Bajaj Pulsar 220F BS6 (Rs 1,17,296, ex-showroom Delhi). It also competes with the Hero Xtreme 200S.