Is there any issue with gear shifting on Gixxer? I heard lot that gear shifting is not that smooth on Gixxer as other competitors.

Q. Is there any issue with gear shifting on Gixxer? I heard lot that gear shifting is not that smooth on Gixxer as other competitors.
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Abhigyan | 6 years ago

It's extremely hard when you first buy it even seems broken. Its done to stop you from riding it fast for first 5000 kilometres. At first service the staff will set it properly, so make sure you buy from the best Suzuki dealer in your area. Else skip it altogether.

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Nitin | 7 years ago

There is no problem with the gear shifting after first service. For new bike, use clutch for every gear shift when shift to downwards/upwards. If gear doesn't shifts downwards then release the clutch and again press. It works. Downshifting 2-3 gears in a single clutch press feels hard. But after 1st service, gear shifting will be very smooth.

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Abhigyan | 6 years ago

@ Satadal | Yes,some time it got stuck while downshifting.

It gets stuck between 2&3 very often when new. But ride it anyway and it will become usable by around 5000 km. check with service center staff, they say the same.

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Tenzin | 7 years ago

Gear shift is really smooth in Gixer, when you first buy the bike, you will observe little hard, but later on after a month of usage, it will be butter smooth after first service of Gixer.

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Umang | 7 years ago

There is no problem with the gear box, it's just the character of Suzuki bikes. Every gear shift gives a mechanical feel, it's the same in their big bikes to some extent.

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Nandan | 7 years ago

Everyone has their own definition of smoothness. I find it vert accurate and precise. Yes the throws are long but slots accurately with a prominent click.

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Robin | 5 years ago

@ Abhigyan | It's extremely hard when you first buy it even seems broken. Its done to stop you from riding it fast for first 5000 kilometres. At first service the staff will set it properly, so make sure you buy from the best Suzuki dealer in your area. Else skip it altogether.

Use motul 7100 10w40 engine oil. It will solve gixxer gear shift issue.

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Prince | 7 years ago

No, I Have not observed it, using for last 3.5 years.

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Manujose | 7 years ago

Gear shift is very good. You will feel the same .

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Satadal | 7 years ago

Yes,some time it got stuck while downshifting.

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