CHENNAI, June 7: Suzuki Motorcycle India Friday
unveiled its latest offerings GIXXER 250SF and GIXXER SF
models, strengthening its product portfolio in the domestic
two-wheeler segment.
A subsidiary of Japan-headquartered Suzuki Motor
Corporation, the Suzuki GIXXER SF 250 is priced at
Rs 1.70 lakh (ex-showroom Chennai) while the GIXXER SF which
is an upgraded variant 150cc motorcycle offered at Rs 1.09
lakh (ex-showroom Chennai).
Commenting on the launch of the new motorcycles, Suzuki
Motorcycle India head Koichiro Hirao said, “The all-
new Suzuki GIXXER SF series in the premium motorcycle segment
is part of our on-going commitment to the Indian market.”
“GIXXER SF is one of the Suzuki’s flagship products in
India and increasing its portfolio will allow us to enhance
Suzuki’s much-loved brand presence in the country,” he said.
On the unveiling of GIXXER SF series, the company
vice-president Devashish Handa said, “India is the largest
two-wheeler market and this market has now started demanding
premium products, especially above 200cc engine displacement.
With this launch, Suzuki will be able to further enhance its
presence in the premium motorcycle segment in the country”.
GIXXER SF 250 is powered by a 249cc Suzuki oil cooling
system-enabled four-stroke single-cylinder fuel injection SOHC
engine producing 26.5 ps@9000 rpm and 2.6Nm@7500 rpm.
The upgraded fully-faired GIXXER SF is equipped with
a 155cc four-stroke single cylinder fuel injection SOHC engine
offering 14.1ps @8000 and 14.0Nm@6000 rpm.
Suzuki GIXXER 250SF is available in two colours – metallic
mat platinum silver and metallic mat black while GIXXER SF
is sparkle black and metallic sonic silver.
Suzuki GIXXER 250SF would compete with Yamaha 250cc, Honda
CBR250, TVS Motor Apache 200cc while GIXXER SF is pitted
against TVS Motor Apache 160cc, Yamaha FZ models and Honda
CBR 150 cc motorcycles. (PTI)
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