2019 Suzuki Gixxer Launched At Rs 1 Lakh

Published July 12, 2019
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Commands a premium of Rs 11,271 compared to the previous-gen Gixxer

The new bike features a fuel-injected, BS6-ready engine.
It gets an all-new design along with a host of new features over the outgoing Gixxer.
Customers can book the bike for a token amount of between Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,000 depending on the dealership.
Deliveries are expected to commence towards the end of July.

2019 Suzuki Gixxer Launched At Rs 1 Lakh highlights

Suzuki has launched the 2019 Gixxer in India at Rs 1 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). That’s a premium of Rs 11,271 over the outgoing Gixxer ABS. The bike gets a complete design overhaul for 2019 along with a host of new features. More importantly, the 2019 Gixxer comes equipped with the same fuel-injected, BS6-ready engine as seen in the recently launched Gixxer SF. Those interested can book the bike for a token amount ranging from Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,000, depending on the dealership. Deliveries, meanwhile, are expected to commence after two to three weeks.

2019 Suzuki Gixxer Launched At Rs 1 Lakh details

On the cosmetic front, the 2019 Suzuki Gixxer features a new, muscular fuel tank with sharp extensions, an LED headlight, a full-digital instrument console and a sleek tail section. Other notable changes include a split seat which replaces the single-piece unit on the outgoing model and the addition of a tyre hugger.

2019 Suzuki Gixxer Launched At Rs 1 Lakh overview

Powering the bike is the exact same 155cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected, air-cooled motor that's available on the 2019 Gixxer SF. It dishes out 14.1PS at 8,000rpm and 14Nm of torque at 6,000rpm, and is mated to a 5-speed transmission which has remained unchanged.

2019 Suzuki Gixxer Launched At Rs 1 Lakh gallery

In terms of underpinnings, the bike uses a 41mm telescopic fork and a monoshock. Braking is handled by a disc at either end, with single-channel ABS. Its 17-inch wheels come wrapped in a 100/80-section front tyre and a 140/60-section radial tyre at the back. The seat height, meanwhile, has gone up to 795mm (up by 15mm) and the motorcycle is now 4kg heavier. That’s not all - the bike is 30mm shorter, 15mm wider and 5mm taller than the outgoing model too.

2019 Suzuki Gixxer Launched At Rs 1 Lakh showcase

There are three colours to choose from - black, silver and blue-black dual-tone. In terms of rivals, the 2019 Gixxer goes up against the Honda CB Hornet 160R, Bajaj Pulsar NS160, Yamaha FZ FI Version 3.0 and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V.