Suzuki Gixxer SF (2015-2018)

Features: The Suzuki Gixxer SF is the cheapest motorcycle available with a full fairing. It looks sporty and has been designed to be aerodynamically efficient.The digital instrument cluster displays the speedometer, tachometer, odometer, tripmeter and fuel gauge for the rider’s convenience. The bike gets a split grab rail and a long, comfortable seat to offer convenience to both the rider and the pillion. It has a kerb weight of 139 kg and offers a ground clearance of 160mm.

Engine: The Gixxer SF gets its power from a 154.9cc, four-stroke, single cylinder, air-cooled, carburetted mill that comes mated to a 5-speed transmission system. The engine churns out a maximum power of 14.8PS at 8,000 rpm and a peak torque of 14 Nm at 6,000 rpm. With this setup the bike hits an impressive top speed of 127kmph and returns a decent fuel efficiency of 47 kmpl assisted by a fuel storage capacity of 12 litres. Suspension duties are carried out by 41mm telescopic forks at the front end and a monoshock at the rear. The bike is fitted with disc brakes at both ends. ABS is also available optionally. It gets 17-inch tubeless tyres on both ends.

Rivals: Honda CB Hornet 160R: The Honda CB Hornet 160R is a powerful competitor that looks equally sporty and intimidating with its 162.7cc engine that churns out 15.6PS of power and 14.76Nm of torque. For suspension, it gets telescopic forks at the front and a monoshock at the rear. The bike is BS-IV compliant too and gets petal disc brakes on both ends. Yamaha FZ S FI: The good-looking bike is powered by a 149cc fuel-injected engine that delivers 13.2PS of power and 12.8Nm of torque. Telescopic forks drive the suspension at the front and a monoshock does the same at the rear. It may not match upto the Gixxer SF but it comes close, for a price lower than that of the SF.